Russian-occupied Crimea has suspended gas sales to civilians due to Ukrainian drone strikes.
Key facts
- •Gas stations in Russian-occupied Crimea have suspended sales of fuel to civilians as of June 21.
- •The ban only allows fuel sales to state services that ensure vital activities and security of the Republic of Crimea.
- •Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia's energy facilities are a key part of Kyiv's war strategy.
- •Ukraine aims to turn the peninsula 'into an island' by striking Russian supply chains.
- •Almost 200 Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow on June 18, forcing a refinery to shut down operations indefinitely.
Gas stations in Russian-occupied Crimea have been instructed to completely suspend sales of fuel to civilians as of June 21. This comes after Ukraine stepped up medium-range drone strikes on energy infrastructure across the peninsula.
Drone Strikes
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia's energy facilities have become central to Kyiv's war strategy. The strikes aim to erode Moscow's capacity to fight and bring the reality of the war home to Russian civilians. A wave of Ukrainian medium-range strikes have targeted occupied Crimea in recent weeks.
Recent Attacks
Ukraine's military reportedly struck fuel transit terminals and port infrastructure in the early hours of June 21 on both sides of the Kerch Strait. A day earlier, Ukrainian drones hit gas compressors and a bridge connecting Crimea to Kherson Oblast. Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi said strikes on the night of June 21 targeted oil terminals, gas compressors, and radar systems in Crimea.
Timeline
- June 17Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Ukraine aims to turn the peninsula 'into an island' by striking Russian supply chains.
- June 18Almost 200 Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow, forcing a refinery to shut down operations indefinitely.
- June 21Gas stations in Russian-occupied Crimea were instructed to completely suspend sales of fuel to civilians.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Kyiv Independent.
