Russia's fuel crisis worsened overnight after another refinery was hit in a Ukrainian strike, expanding the supply disruptions that have already led to fueling restrictions in Moscow and St. Petersburg. President Vladimir Putin claimed Saturday he 'didn't start this war,' according to Russian state media.
A Ukrainian strike hit an additional oil refinery in Russia overnight, according to reports — the latest in a wave of attacks on Russian energy infrastructure that has triggered a severe fuel crisis. Fueling restrictions have now been imposed on private vehicles in Moscow and St. Petersburg, adding to earlier disruptions reported in Crimea, Donbas, and southern Russia. The cumulative effect of these strikes on refinery capacity and supply logistics is growing.
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Saturday he "didn't start this war," in remarks reported by state media. The comment goes against the established record of Russia's February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Putin's statement came as the Kremlin faces increasing domestic pressure over fuel shortages and economic strain.
As The Zioneer reported previously (June 10, 14:48), Crimea has been grappling with severe fuel disruption, and a June 11 report noted a fire at an oil refinery after debris from intercepted drones ignited the blaze. The latest refinery strike indicates the targeting campaign is continuing, though no details on the specific facility, damage extent, or casualties are yet available.
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