Russian-occupied Crimea completely suspends gas sales to civilians as Ukrainian drone strikes squeeze peninsula
Gas stations in Russian-occupied Crimea have been instructed as of June 21 to completely suspend sales of fuel to civilians, as Ukraine steps up medium-range drone strikes on energy infrastructure across the peninsula.
“Fuel will only be dispensed to state services that ensure the vital activities and security of the Republic of Crimea,” Sergey Aksyonov, the Russian-appointed governor of occupied Crimea, said in a video address on the morning of June 21.
The ban is effective as of 9 a.m. on June 21, Aksyonov added.
The announcement comes after overnight Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure in the peninsula.
Drone strikes on Russia’s energy facilities have become central to Kyiv’s war strategy, aimed at eroding Moscow’s capacity to fight and bringing the reality of the war home to Russian civilians. [Continue reading…]