Fuel Shortages Grip Crimea Amid Ukrainian Drone Attacks

Crimea is experiencing gasoline rationing due to Ukrainian drone attacks disrupting supply routes. With ongoing attacks on oil infrastructure and Western sanctions affecting exports, restrictions have been imposed on gasoline sales. Long queues have formed, and residents struggle to find fuel, highlighting the challenges in the Russian-controlled region.

Gasoline rationing has hit drivers in Russian-controlled Crimea as Ukrainian drone strikes have disrupted road supplies in south-eastern Ukraine. Attacks on oil infrastructure and costly exports due to Western sanctions have led to the imposition of fuel purchase limits, Reuters witnesses and officials confirmed on Monday.

Sergei Aksyonov, Crimea's Moscow-backed governor, announced that sales of the popular Ai-95 gasoline would be restricted, requiring fuel coupons for purchases. In Sevastopol, home to Russia's Black Sea Fleet, long queues at filling stations were observed as residents struggled to secure gasoline.

Fuel shortages are not only troubling Crimea but have also affected areas like the Belgorod region in Russia. The Russian government has banned aviation fuel exports until November 30, while officials urge calm and emphasize the temporary nature of these challenges in ensuring security and optimizing fuel logistics.