Zelenskyy: Ukrainian attacks cause fuel shortages in occupied areas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian forces can now strike Russian logistics infrastructure throughout occupied territories, leading to significant fuel shortages in Crimea and other Russian-controlled regions.

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Our forces are now capable of reaching Russia's military logistics essentially across the entire depth of the temporarily occupied territories.

"Our forces are now capable of reaching Russia's military logistics essentially across the entire depth of the temporarily occupied territories," Zelenskyy said in his evening video address. He added that "in practice, there are no safe roads left for the occupier in the south and east of our country," highlighting a shift in the operational balance.

Between January and May, Ukrainian warriors struck 15 Russian oil refineries. Russia has already banned exports of aviation fuel and gasoline and is considering a ban on diesel exports. As of May, nearly 40% of Russia's primary oil refining capacity is offline.

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in practice, there are no safe roads left for the occupier in the south and east of our country

Zelenskyy described these attacks as "further proof that there will be no peaceful period for the occupier on our land." He noted that the consequences of these operations are already reflected "in shortages, primarily fuel shortages in Crimea and other occupied areas."

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further proof that there will be no peaceful period for the occupier on our land

In Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, drivers are now receiving gasoline via ration coupons. Ukrainian drone attacks have hampered road refueling efforts.

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in shortages, primarily fuel shortages in Crimea and other occupied areas