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Crimea Fuel Crisis Escalates
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Crimea’s fuel crisis escalates as governor Sergey Aksyonov halts civilian gasoline sales, redirecting fuel only to government agencies amid Ukrainian strikes that killed four and injured twenty-eight. This marks the worst energy disruption since Russia’s annexation in 2014, with Ukraine targeting oil depots and transport hubs as part of a broader strategy to cripple Russia’s energy infrastructure. Civilians face severe shortages, long queues, and rationing, while social media explodes with refueling woes and stranded tourists. Russian officials report drone strikes on oil terminals and a ferry attack that killed one, underscoring the conflict’s relentless toll. The Kremlin vows to fix the crisis, but Ukraine’s strikes reveal growing effectiveness in undermining Moscow’s energy backbone as its military momentum stalls.
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