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Ukrainian Strikes Target Russian Logistics and Fuel Infrastructure in Crimea and Beyond
Ukrainian forces have intensified strikes on Russian ground lines of communication and energy facilities supplying occupied Crimea. The attacks have reduced fuel availability and created rolling blackouts across the peninsula. Strikes have also reached oil refineries and a semiconductor plant inside Russia.
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Ukrainian forces have stepped up attacks on Russian supply routes and fuel storage sites serving occupied Crimea. The operations focus on the land bridge through occupied southern Ukraine and the Kerch Strait crossing. Ukrainian units have also targeted Russian air defense and radar systems to support further strikes.
Fuel shortages have spread across Crimea, with supplies now reserved for military use. Residents face rolling blackouts, darkened streets, and restrictions on civilian vehicle movement, including farm equipment. The same pattern has appeared inside Russia.
Ukrainian drones struck the Kapotnya oil refinery near Moscow twice in recent days, disrupting roughly 40 percent of the city's fuel supply. Airports in the area closed temporarily after debris fell on surrounding districts.
Additional strikes have targeted gas compression stations and other oil infrastructure in occupied Crimea. These attacks aim to limit Russia's ability to store and move fuel for its forces. Ukrainian officials have not released an official statement on the scope or results of the campaign.
