Russia faces fresh petrol shortages as Ukrainian strikes target refineries
Russia admitted new petrol shortages amid Ukrainian strikes targeting energy sites, with the Orsk refinery shut for months and fuel rationing spreading across regions. Authorities say deliveries are being increased to vulnerable areas and prices monitored, as repairs are accelerated. Putin acknowledged a temporary deficit but promised imports and social obligations would be maintained, and he signaled faster production of air-defense equipment in response to the attacks.
