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Russian-appointed Crimean governor Sergei Aksyonov warned of prolonged fuel shortages in Crimea, with public sales unavailable on some days. The crisis stems from Ukrainian strikes targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure and supply routes, exposing Crimea’s reliance on vulnerable logistics and positioning the peninsula as a liability for Moscow.

Ukrainian drones caused a power outage in Sevastopol, the largest city in Russian-held Crimea, and targeted facilities in central and southern Russia. Ukraine's intensified attacks on Russian oil refineries, depots, and supply routes have led to rising petrol prices and acute fuel shortages in Crimea.

Ukrainian strikes on supply routes to Russian-occupied Crimea are disrupting fuel deliveries, transport links, and tourism, increasing economic pressure on the peninsula. Commentators argue the campaign weakens Russia’s southern front, could strengthen Ukraine’s position in future negotiations, and highlights Crimea’s strategic importance to President Vladimir Putin’s political legitimacy.

Ukraine is striking Russian refineries and supply routes, increasing pressure on Russia's energy industry. Experts suggest these attacks could bring Russia closer to an energy crisis.