"A complete disaster": Russian soldiers don't understand how fighting is possible under these conditions.

A fuel crisis in Russia, triggered by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, is severely impacting the supply chain for troops fighting in Ukraine. Soldiers are reporting drastically reduced deliveries of gasoline and diesel, along with strict limitations on refueling combat vehicles.

One soldier told the publication Verstka that fuel is now limited to 20 liters per vehicle per day, a significant reduction from previous amounts needed for missions. "Gasoline is a complete disaster. Everyone gets very little. There is a catastrophic shortage of gasoline," the soldier stated. Another mobilized soldier estimated a 30% decrease in fuel supply, affecting not only combat vehicles but also those used for transporting ammunition and food.

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Gasoline is a complete disaster. Everyone gets very little. There is a catastrophic shortage of gasoline.

These shortages force soldiers to travel up to 11 kilometers on foot to deliver essential supplies like water and food. Some resort to buying fuel from locals at inflated prices, around 200-300 rubles per liter, or seeking it in distant cities. Concerns are also raised about the quality of the fuel provided by the Ministry of Defense, described as "somewhat yellow" and less clean than commercially available gasoline.

The crisis extends to personal equipment like generators, which are crucial for communication, lighting, and water supply. Soldiers must now fund these themselves, with monthly expenses for generator fuel potentially rising significantly. The situation has been corroborated by "Z" bloggers and humanitarian aid collectors, highlighting the dire need for fuel at the front lines.

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How can one fight under such conditions? It's getting worse and worse.