Ukraine has been targeting Russia's energy sites with drones and missiles for months, hoping to hit a vital source of revenue for the Russian army. #EuropeNews
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14/08/2026 - 20:54 GMT+2
Russian authorities acknowledged on Friday that some regions face new petrol shortages, as Ukraine steps up attacks on the country's oil refineries.
Ukraine has been targeting Russia's energy sites with drones and missiles for months, hoping to hit a vital source of revenue for the Russian army.
Russia has shut down one major refinery at Orsk, around 1,300 kilometres from the front line, for six months after it was attacked this week.
Moscow says fuel supplies remain strained in several regions as Ukrainian strikes force the Orsk refinery offline for months.
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