Drone attacks trigger fuel shortage in Crimea and fire in Romanian apartment

The United States condemned Russia’s recent night‑time missile strikes on Kyiv, calling them a "barbaric escalation" and warning of further civilian casualties.

Ukrainian drone strikes on the Russian‑occupied Crimean peninsula have led to severe fuel shortages. Authorities limited purchases to a maximum of 20 liters of AI‑95 gasoline per driver per day, causing long queues at stations and a shortage of both gasoline and diesel. The restrictions follow reports that most refineries in central Russia reduced output after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks.

In Romania, a Russian drone entered the city of Galaţi and crashed into a ten‑storey residential building, igniting a large fire. Two people were injured and dozens were evacuated. Romanian defence forces deployed F‑16s and a helicopter to intercept further threats, while NATO and EU officials condemned the incident as an irresponsible escalation.