Irkutsk Caps Fuel Sales at 50 Litres as Ukrainian Strikes Deepen Russia Shortages
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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 28
Irkutsk Caps Fuel Sales at 50 Litres as Ukrainian Strikes Deepen Russia Shortages
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 28
Summary
Irkutsk governor Igor Kobzev limited purchases at state-run Rosneft stations to 50 litres per vehicle per day as fuel shortages spread across Russia.
Putin acknowledged a "certain shortage" after Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, saying the deficit was not yet critical and that supplies to occupied Crimea would be increased.
Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces hit 2 Russian refineries over the weekend, including one in Krasnodar region where a drone strike killed 1 person and wounded another.
Russia said it shot down 213 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Ukraine said Russia launched 142 drones and 8 missiles, killing 2 people in Zaporizhzhia.
Putin also said he expects US negotiators to return to Moscow after the active phase of the Iran crisis ends, signaling readiness to resume talks.
As Ukraine's drones cripple Russian refineries, is Russia's war economy on the brink of a fuel-induced collapse?
Facing fuel shortages at home, is Putin's talk of Middle East diplomacy a diversion from his escalating problems with Ukraine?
With a 'logistics lockdown' tightening, can Russia prevent occupied Crimea from becoming a completely isolated and unsustainable territory?
2026 Russian Fuel Shortage: The Impact of Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Energy Security and Daily Life
Overview
By late June 2026, Russia’s fuel shortage escalated from isolated incidents to a nationwide crisis, severely affecting daily life and the economy. This was triggered by a series of Ukrainian drone attacks in mid-June that caused substantial damage to the Moscow Oil Refinery, a key supplier for the capital and surrounding areas. The attacks hit major units of the refinery, immediately straining fuel supplies in Moscow and beyond. As a result, regions across Russia began to experience severe disruptions, highlighting how targeted strikes on critical infrastructure quickly led to widespread shortages and restrictions throughout the country.