Ukraine Strikes Russia's Fuel Lifeline: 6 Regions Face Supply Crisis

The fuel shortage crisis has cast a shadow over several Russian regions after Ukrainian attacks targeted at least eight major oil refineries in the past two weeks, causing a decline in fuel supplies amid fears of the return of long waiting lines at gasoline and diesel stations.

Reuters revealed that at least six Russian regions have begun facing renewed fuel shortages, coinciding with Ukraine's escalation of attacks on refining facilities since October 30, following the collapse of the energy infrastructure truce announced by US President Donald Trump between Moscow and Kyiv.

In the latest attacks, Russian official Alexander Druzdinko said on Monday that Ukraine targeted the Kirishi refinery in northwestern Russia overnight, which is the country's second-largest oil refinery.

The attacks raise concerns about Russia's ability to meet domestic demand for gasoline and diesel, and may also complicate potential negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump regarding Moscow's diesel exports to global markets and the United States.

In the Karelia region in northwestern Russia, Governor Artur Parfenchikov announced restrictions on fuel sales at highway service stations, capping purchases at 30 liters for gasoline and 50 liters for diesel, alongside a complete suspension of fuel sales in containers.