Russia Turns to Fuel Imports After Ukrainian Strikes Hit Refineries

Russia has begun importing fuel from foreign suppliers after a wave of Ukrainian strikes on its oil refineries and fuel depots led to shortages within the country.

Ukraine has stepped up long-range drone and missile attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, targeting refineries and storage facilities across several regions. These strikes have disrupted domestic fuel production and distribution, leaving some areas of Russia facing shortages at the pump.

To offset the drop in domestic refining capacity, Russia has turned to importing fuel from other countries, a move that highlights the scale of disruption caused by Ukraine's campaign against Russian energy assets.

The development suggests that Ukraine's strategy of targeting Russia's oil and gas infrastructure is beginning to produce tangible effects on the Russian domestic market, affecting fuel availability for both businesses and ordinary citizens.