Kazakhstan establishes 59 border checkpoints to prevent fuel smuggling to Russia

Kazakhstan's Interior Ministry says it has set up 59 checkpoints on the border to prevent fuel from being exported or smuggled to Russia.

Kazakhstan's Interior Ministry announced the establishment of 59 border checkpoints aimed at preventing fuel export and smuggling to Russia. The Zioneer has previously reported on fuel shortages in Russia following Ukrainian airstrikes on oil refineries (July 2, 2026).

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