Ukraine is carrying out targeted drone strikes on Russian oil refineries. On August 21st, one was hit. Novoschatynsk Oil Refinery.Due to drone strikes in the Russian Federation, gasoline prices have risen to record highs – by a third since the beginning of summer. Fuel shortages have begun at gas stations in some regions. The most affected are the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories, especially Crimea.

Ukraine has been attacking Russian refineries since 2022, but now their impact on the civilian life of the aggressor country has reached its greatest scale. In total, around 10% of Russian oil refining capacity could be knocked out of operation, according to the Financial Times.

In addition to infrastructure damage, other factors also contributed to the fuel shortage. In particular, systemic negative trends in the Russian economy. The causes and consequences of the situation are discussed in this article LIGA.net.

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