Ukrainian Drone Attacks Cause Fuel Shortages Russia, Power Outages Ukraine

Recent Ukrainian drone attacks have severely impacted Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure, causing fuel shortages and power outages in Russia and Ukraine. In Russia, these strikes have resulted in gas stations running dry across multiple regions, including the Far East, the Crimean Peninsula, and the Kuril Islands, with wholesale gasoline prices spiking by about 50% since January. Motorists have faced long lines, rationing, and even halted public fuel sales, while some have resorted to selling gas at exorbitant prices online. Concurrently, Russian forces have intensified drone attacks on Ukrainian energy and gas transport infrastructure across six regions, leading to widespread power outages affecting over 100,000 homes and critical services such as water supply. Ukrainian officials condemn these strikes as deliberate energy terrorism aimed at civilians, while diplomatic efforts continue amid President Trump's threats of severe sanctions on Russia and ongoing peace deal negotiations that remain complicated by territorial control issues in eastern Ukraine. The conflict underscores a strategic energy warfare campaign by both sides that disrupts civilian life and economic activity ahead of critical seasonal demands.