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Ukraine drones ignite Russian refinery as Putin acknowledges fuel shortages
South China Morning Post • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine intensified its drone attacks on Russian military and energy facilities, including setting fire to a major oil refinery in southern Russia, aiming to reduce Moscow's war resources and pressure the Kremlin.
- President Vladimir Putin acknowledged a "certain deficit" of fuel in Russia for the first time and pledged to enhance protection of oil infrastructure and increase fuel production.
- The Ukrainian campaign has caused widespread fuel shortages and rationing across Russia, disrupting supplies and slowing Moscow's military efforts in the ongoing conflict.
- Putin dismissed the impact of these attacks on the battlefield, accusing Ukraine of trying to create societal division and force Russia into unfavorable negotiations, but vowed not to allow this outcome.
