Has Ukraine Found Russia's Weak Spot? Fuel Shortages Plague Russia
After months of attacks on refineries and fuel depots, Ukraine has caused fuel shortages in Russia, with long queues and rationing affecting large areas.
Ukraine has achieved a rare advantage over Russia by striking its fuel infrastructure. Over the past months, Kyiv has targeted refineries, fuel depots, and supply routes, resulting in hour-long queues, empty pumps, and rationing across large parts of Russia. This development raises the question of whether it is enough to threaten President Vladimir Putin's position. However, Ukraine's allies must act quickly to sustain this advantage.
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