Ukrainian Drone Strikes Intensify Against Russian Oil Infrastructure; Crimea Imposes Fuel Restrictions
Daily Monitor
May 31, 2026
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Intensify Against Russian Oil Infrastructure; Crimea Imposes Fuel Restrictions
Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted oil facilities in Russia, prompting authorities in Crimea to limit gasoline sales.
Recent drone strikes by Ukraine have reportedly hit an oil storage facility near Taganrog and a refinery in Saratov, with Russian officials confirming damage to civilian infrastructure. In response, Crimea’s authorities have restricted gasoline sales, prioritizing public and social vehicles, while limiting civilian purchases to 20 liters of AI-92 fuel. Additionally, Ukraine has received an Iris-T air defense system from Germany, as President Zelenskyy calls for increased ammunition supplies to counter ongoing Russian aerial assaults.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: welt.de
