Fuel Fiasco: Crimea Stops Gas Amid Ukraine Drone Hits
Russian‑backed authorities in Crimea have halted fuel sales to the public after Ukraine launched a new drone campaign on the peninsula. Cars line up in long queues at stations, highlighting shortages intensified by recent attacks on supply lines.
Governor Sergey Aksyonov said the region would only sell fuel to state agencies to keep Crimea\'s functioning and security but has already seen four casualties at an oil depot in Kerch.
- Fuel sold only to government agencies.
- Four people killed in a drone strike on an oil depot.
- Crimea remains a strategic launch point for Russian strikes.
Crimea’s limited fuel supply marks a significant restriction amid ongoing tensions, as both sides mount attacks that strain logistics and disrupt everyday life.
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