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Putin admits fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks

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June 30, 2026

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil facilities are hitting fuel supplies. Shortages are spreading, adding pressure on Putin as the Kremlin insists the disruption is temporary and the war effort remains on track.

Motorists in Moscow are facing long queues and fuel shortages as Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries intensify. Some petrol stations have run out of fuel, while others are limiting purchases. President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged supply problems but says they are not critical and insists the strikes have not affected Russia's military position. As attacks on energy infrastructure continue, the impact of the war is becoming harder for many Russians to ignore.

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