Russia extended its ban on fuel exports until the end of the year as gasoline and diesel shortages worsen across the country and in occupied Crimea, following a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, fuel trains and pumping stations. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced the embargo, saying some diesel fuel exports would also be restricted.

Alexander Novak acknowledged there was “indeed a slight shortage of petroleum products" but insisted supplies were “being covered by accumulated reserves."

Drone Strikes Disrupt Supply Chains

Kyiv has stepped up drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, targeting oil refineries and fuel storage sites in an effort to disrupt supply chains. The Ukrainian Air Force said it struck multiple facilities this week, including

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