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world5 days ago•2 min saved

Ukraine widens Crimea strikes, hitting airbase, bridges, and energy grid

Ukraine said it struck Hvardiiske airbase in occupied Crimea, two road bridges in occupied Donetsk Oblast, and three ammunition depots near Makiivka (Donetsk), Dovzhansk (Luhansk), and Preobrazhenka (Kherson), as part of a broader campaign to disrupt Russian logistics. Separately, Ukrainian drone forces targeted energy infrastructure, reporting 16 facilities in occupied territories and 37 facilities across occupied southern Ukraine from July 1–5, to isolate Russian forces; power outages were reported in occupied Crimea on July 3.

via Euromaidan Press|

#crimea #energy-infrastructure #hvardiiske-airbase

world5 days ago•7 min saved

Ukraine’s drone campaign targets Russia’s energy network at record pace

Ukraine’s intensified long-range drone campaign is hitting Russia’s energy infrastructure at an unprecedented rate, with May’s refinery strikes totaling a record 16 and Russian refineries hit at least 194 times in 2026—an 11-fold rise from 2025—driving fuel shortages and rationing across the country; analysts credit improved drone production and U.S. intelligence assistance for Kyiv, while Moscow says most attacks are intercepted.

via Financial Times|

#drone-strikes #energy-infrastructure #fuel-shortage

war6 days ago•6 min saved

Ukraine strikes Crimea again as blackouts spread in occupied territory

Ukraine says overnight strikes hit the Hvardiiske airfield in Crimea, two logistics bridges in Donetsk Oblast, and ammunition depots in occupied Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kherson. Separately, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reported 16 power substations in Crimea were struck over 48 hours, causing blackouts across the peninsula, as Kyiv continues attacks on Russian-occupied targets to degrade Moscow's war effort (including an earlier strike on the Saky air base).

via The Kyiv Independent|

#blackout #crimea #energy-infrastructure

world7 days ago•6 min saved

Drones Reportedly Strike St. Petersburg Oil Terminal, Unverified

Ukraine reportedly carried out a drone attack on the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal early July 4, with social-media posts showing smoke and fire; Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims and Russia said dozens of drones were shot down. The terminal is a major fuel storage/export hub on the Gulf of Finland with about 12.5 million tons of throughput annually, but the extent of damage is unclear as the story develops.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#drones #energy-infrastructure #note-extra-tag-not-allowed-keeping-five

world10 days ago•7 min saved

Crimea’s Fuel Crisis Deepens as Kyiv Strikes Target Energy Links

Ukrainian strikes on Crimea’s energy routes have caused gasoline shortages, rolling blackouts and water outages across the peninsula, forcing residents to rely on QR-code fuel distribution, travel to Russia for fuel, and endure a shrinking tourism sector as authorities declare a state of emergency.

via The Moscow Times|

#crimea #energy-infrastructure #fuel-shortage

world11 days ago•4 min saved

Putin concedes non-critical fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes, pledges swift action

President Putin publicly acknowledged for the first time that Ukrainian strikes are causing a fuel shortage across Russia, calling it non-critical but real, with queues at gas stations and fuel restrictions reported in about 56 regions. He pledged to boost air-defence production and speed up refinery repairs, noting Crimea has only a few days’ supply left but expecting more to arrive soon.

via BBC|

#crimea #energy-infrastructure #fuel-shortage

world12 days ago•4 min saved

Putin Acknowledges Fuel Shortages as Ukrainian Attacks Hit Russia's Energy Grid

Putin said Russia is experiencing fuel shortages due to Ukrainian attacks on energy facilities but stressed the shortages are not critical; a task force is working to fix the issue, with a potential diesel export ban under consideration, while Moscow prioritizes fuel distribution (notably to Crimea) and stronger air defenses amid ongoing drone strikes.

via NBC News|

#crimea #energy-infrastructure #fuel-shortages

world12 days ago•4 min saved

Putin warns of temporary fuel shortages as Ukraine targets Russia’s energy network

Putin acknowledged a temporary fuel deficit caused by Ukrainian long‑range drone strikes on Russia’s energy facilities, pledging faster repairs, higher fuel imports, and stronger air defenses, while Kyiv’s strikes and refinery hits threaten the economy and hint at a shifting war dynamic.

via CNBC|

#drone-strikes #energy-infrastructure #fuel-shortages

world12 days ago•2 min saved

Putin acknowledges Russia's fuel squeeze amid Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure

Putin acknowledged a non-critical but real fuel shortage caused by Ukrainian strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure, pledging to boost anti-air defenses and secure fuel supplies, especially for Crimea. Crimea declared an emergency over shortages, while Zelensky said the strikes aim to weaken Russia, with recent attacks hitting a Krasnodar refinery and another refinery southeast of Moscow.

via The Guardian|

#crimea #energy-infrastructure #fuel-shortage

world12 days ago•3 min saved

Ukraine hits two Russian refineries with long-range drone strikes

Ukraine says it struck two Russian oil refineries—Slavyansk and Yaroslavl—with long-range drones as part of a broader campaign against Moscow’s energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy framed the attack as weakening Russia’s war machine, while Moscow reported casualties and said it shot down many drones, including attacks in Belgorod and Kursk. The strikes come amid ongoing fighting that left civilians killed in Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv, and with Putin stating Moscow is willing to renew talks on ending the war under the Istanbul 2022 framework.

via Al Jazeera|

#drones #energy-infrastructure #oil-refineries

world15 days ago•4 min saved

Power Cuts Trigger Crimea’s Emergency Decree as Ukrainian Attacks Hit Grid

Kremlin-backed Crimea declared a regional state of emergency after Ukrainian assaults damaged energy infrastructure, causing rolling blackouts, water pressure problems, and limited transit. The move aims to speed repairs, allow force majeure for businesses, and provide compensation for damaged equipment, while authorities restrict movement; Sevastopol suspended sea transit and the Kerch Bridge saw delays as rail service was reduced and recovery efforts continue, signaling a broader economic hit to tourism and daily life.

via The Moscow Times|

#crimea #energy-infrastructure #state-of-emergency

world17 days ago•6 min saved

Putin Breaks Silence on Ukrainian Strikes, Framing It as Moscow’s War Toll

Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly commented on Ukrainian strikes against energy infrastructure during a June 23 government briefing—the first such remarks since strikes on Moscow refineries in mid-June. He framed Kyiv’s attacks as a tactic to disrupt energy supplies and tourism, said the government would take steps to mitigate the consequences, and reiterated that defense and security agencies bear primary responsibility for countering threats. The piece notes fuel shortages from refinery disruptions and hints at a possible diesel export ban, while observers note Putin’s wartime popularity has declined amid Russian setbacks.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#energy-infrastructure #fuel-shortages #moscow

world19 days ago•4 min saved

Ukraine cripples Crimea’s fuel lifelines with long-range strikes

Ukraine intensified drone and missile strikes against the occupied Crimean peninsula to disrupt fuel and energy logistics, targeting oil depots and energy facilities while Moscow‑installed authorities shut summer camps, restrict petrol sales to officials, and suspend public events amid rolling power outages. Kyiv and analysts say the campaign aims to deny Russia the ability to sustain logistics across the Kerch Strait, further isolating Crimea from the mainland.

via Euronews.com|

#crimea #drone-warfare #energy-infrastructure

world21 days ago•2 min saved

Drones Fuel Legal Battles and a Russian Fuel Crisis

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil facilities have destroyed hundreds of tons of fuel, prompting corporate lawsuits to recover losses and triggering widespread gas rationing as Russia grapples with an energy crisis; courts have varied in liability rulings for storage operators, with some cases favoring operators and others holding them responsible for inadequate protections, while many losses are settled outside court.

via UNITED24 Media|

#drone-warfare #energy-infrastructure #fuel-crisis

world-news23 days ago•80 min saved

Europe maps new energy routes to weather the Iran-war energy shock

Europe is seeking to diversify its energy supply and build new routes to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war and a global fuel-price shock. EU leaders are weighing cross-border projects and Gulf partnerships, including oil and gas pipelines and the Great Seas Interconnector, to link Europe with Cyprus, Israel, and wider Middle East energy resources, with a view to boosting renewables and resilience, though progress faces regulatory hurdles and geopolitical complexities.

via AP News|

#energy-infrastructure #energy-security #europe