Ukraine strikes hit fuel supplies and economy in Crimea

Ukrainian forces are increasing their assaults on energy infrastructure in Crimea. Russia annexed the peninsula illegally in 2014 and has been using it as a base to launch attacks and supply troops in southern Ukraine.

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Fuel shortages in Crimea are causing long lines at petrol stations and prompting signs of food rationing, with some residents reporting limits on basic goods.

The disruptions follow repeated strikes by Ukraine on Russia’s oil infrastructure, affecting supply chains across the region.

Russia’s government has acknowledged the problem, as tourism declines and the economy weakens in Crimea, highlighting the wider impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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