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Putin Faces Humiliating New Crisis After Shock Attack
The Daily Beast • • world
Key Points:
- Several Russian regions, including Orenburg and Lipetsk, are facing major fuel shortages following renewed Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries, leading to rationing systems based on license plates.
- The Orsk oil refinery in Orenburg was struck by Ukraine on Tuesday, with repairs expected to take up to six months, prompting regional officials to prepare for a worst-case scenario.
- Ukraine has targeted 10 out of 34 large Russian oil refineries, aiming to disrupt funding for President Putin’s invasion and pressure Russia by impacting its economy and fuel supplies.
- In addition to oil refineries, Ukraine has expanded its drone strikes to target warehouses of Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, as part of a broader strategic campaign.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy describes these drone attacks as “long-range sanctions,” highlighting their role in exerting economic pressure on Russia amid the ongoing conflict.
