Multiple outlets report that Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil depots and refineries have significantly damaged refining capacity and disrupted fuel supply. As a result, Russia faces a widening gasoline crisis marked by shortages in many regions, leading to long lines at fuel stations, hours-long queues, and growing frustration among drivers. Several reports say authorities respond with restrictions and rationing measures, including police deployments at some stations to manage crowds and prevent stockpiling, as well as fines for alleged resellers. Coverage also describes interruptions to shipments and reduced supply flows to affected areas.

Euronews and other sources cite the scale of refining disruption, with estimates that a substantial portion of refining capacity has been knocked out. Financial Times reports that the shortage becomes severe enough to force Russia to import fuel from India, underscoring the strain on Moscow’s ability to replace lost supply. Across reporting, the crisis is presented as a direct downstream effect of sustained attacks over recent weeks or months, with impacts felt in day-to-day mobility and local commerce. Russian leaders have acknowledged the issue in public statements, though some accounts note they downplay the severity.