Russia is facing growing pressure on its fuel supply network as Ukrainian drone strikes increasingly target oil refineries, storage facilities, and export terminals across the country. The latest attacks on 4 July struck the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal and facilities in Russia's Leningrad region, while previous operations have targeted key energy sites in Yaroslavl, Tuapse, and Krasnodar Krai. The campaign is disrupting fuel production and distribution, creating new challenges for Moscow as it continues its war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged on 28 June that fuel shortages had become a concern in some regions, underscoring the impact that repeated attacks are having on one of Russia's most important economic sectors.
