Fuel Rationing Hits Sevastopol After Drone Attacks

Sevastopol’s governor announced that fuel delivery trucks could not reach the city, delaying the distribution of rationed petrol. The setback follows a series of Ukrainian drone strikes that targeted supply routes and the city’s infrastructure. The governor noted that public transport, utilities, emergency services, and government vehicles would receive priority when fuel finally arrives. He also warned residents not to queue at gas stations, as current coupons would be cancelled and new ones issued the next day. Ukraine’s president praised the effectiveness of his campaign against Russian energy assets, highlighting how drone attacks have disrupted logistics across occupied territories. The latest wave of strikes hit Sevastopol, the Black Sea fleet’s base, and other strategic points such as Mariupol and Kherson. These attacks have forced Russia to cut oil production, affecting the world’s third‑largest producer.In addition to Sevastopol, drone debris caused a fire near the Afipsky refinery in Krasnodar and injured three people. A separate attack on Samara’s Volga region forced Rosneft to shut down its Kuibyshev refinery. The president stated that the impact of these operations extends even to Russia’s border regions, and he vowed to expand them further. The fuel shortages in Crimea stem from earlier rationing imposed last month due to supply constraints. The governor’s decision to postpone distribution reflects the ongoing challenges of maintaining essential services amid persistent attacks on supply chains. The situation remains fluid as both sides continue to adjust their strategies in this high‑stakes conflict.