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Putin Admits Russia Was Not Prepared for Ukrainian Refinery Attacks, Fuel Shortages Deepen
world1 day ago

Putin Admits Russia Was Not Prepared for Ukrainian Refinery Attacks, Fuel Shortages Deepen

Putin acknowledged that Russia underestimated Ukraine’s ability to strike oil refineries, a realization that comes as Ukrainian drone attacks push refinery output to two-decade lows and trigger fuel shortages. Moscow has begun importing gasoline from India, Morocco, Turkey and Belarus, while many regions impose fuel limits and authorities vow to bolster defenses and restore production as the conflict continues.

Zelensky: Kyiv Can Target Russia’s Logistics Deep Behind Occupied Fronts
world3 months ago

Zelensky: Kyiv Can Target Russia’s Logistics Deep Behind Occupied Fronts

In a Telegram address, Zelenskiy says Ukraine can strike Russian military logistics across virtually the entire occupied territory, evidenced by fuel shortages in Crimea and other areas, and by ongoing strikes on supply routes and energy facilities. He notes Kyiv has hit about 15 Russian oil refineries from January to May, contributing to Russia’s jet-fuel export bans and prompting Moscow to shore up energy infrastructure amid the broader strikes against its oil-refining capacity.

Ukraine widens oil-targeting strikes as refinery fire hits deep inside Russia
world3 months ago

Ukraine widens oil-targeting strikes as refinery fire hits deep inside Russia

Ukrainian drones hit the Syzran oil refinery in Russia, reportedly killing two, as Zelenskyy says long-range strikes are largely on track to disrupt Moscow’s oil revenue; analysts say the campaign is degrading Russian offensives and Kyiv is regaining momentum, aided by disruptions to Starlink; Europe discusses Ukraine’s potential EU associate membership and the EU Court of Justice rules that assets can be frozen even when linked only indirectly to sanctioned individuals.