Ukrainian attacks spark fuel shortages and rationing across Russia

Ukrainian air and drone strikes on Russian oil facilities have led to widespread fuel shortages. In Siberian regions such as Omsk, sales are limited to 40 litres per vehicle, while diesel allocations range from 80 to 200 litres and barrel filling is banned. Neighboring Novosibirsk is preparing similar limits, and Lukoil has imposed rationing in Voronezh.

A drone strike caused a fire at a fuel depot in Krasnodar, further highlighting the vulnerability of Russia’s petroleum logistics. Energy analysts estimate that roughly one‑third of Russia’s refining capacity is offline due to these attacks.

Ukraine’s campaign also targets the annexed Crimean peninsula, destroying fuel‑tank trucks and striking power infrastructure, which prompted the Russian‑installed governor to announce island‑wide electricity cuts and a suspension of civilian fuel sales.

Separately, the French navy intercepted a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s “ghost fleet,” marking the fifth such seizure since September 2025, as part of broader European efforts to curb Russia’s ability to finance its war through oil revenues.