Months of Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure have caused fuel shortages across parts of Russia, bringing the impact of the war closer to everyday life in Moscow.
The shortages come as Ukraine secures billions of euros in new military support from its allies, including assistance for air defence systems, long-range weapons and unmanned technology.
Ukraine and Germany have also agreed to develop a European anti-ballistic missile interceptor system, while the European Union has increased military support and moved forward with talks on Ukraine’s possible future membership.
Fuel Rationing Spreads Across Russia
Reports from Russian independent media say fuel restrictions have affected dozens of regions, including major cities such as Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
Several petrol stations have introduced limits on how much fuel customers can buy, with some stations restricting petrol purchases to 20 litres per vehicle.
The restrictions follow reduced oil production and damage to energy facilities after repeated Ukrainian drone attacks.
Russia has reportedly responded by allowing some refineries to process lower-quality fuel and increasing imports of refined petroleum products from Asian countries.
Ukrainian Strikes Hit Key Oil Facilities
Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian oil and military-related infrastructure, including strikes on the Moscow Oil Refinery.
The attacks caused large fires and black smoke over the capital, with residents describing falling soot as “oil rain”.
Ukraine’s military said the refinery, which supplies a major share of fuel needs in the Moscow region and provides aviation fuel to airports, suffered significant damage and was forced to suspend operations.
Several airports around Moscow temporarily halted flights following the incident.
Economic Pressure on Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Ukrainian strikes were damaging Russia’s economy, but said authorities were working to restore affected facilities.
However, some Russian officials have warned that the war is creating increasing financial pressure.
Analysts say Russia’s defence spending has continued to rise despite lower government revenues, putting additional strain on the country’s budget.
The continuing attacks on energy infrastructure and rising military costs are increasing pressure on Moscow as the Russia-Ukraine war enters another difficult phase.
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