Ukrainian strikes deepen fuel shortage

Russia has been significantly affected by the escalation of Ukrainian attacks targeting oil refineries, which have disrupted approximately 28% of the country's refining capacity since June, leading to a widespread shortage of fuels such as gasoline and diesel. This crisis has resulted in long queues at fuel stations and strict rationing measures, with direct intervention from President Putin, who announced the worsening shortage and considered importing fuel from abroad. Industrial, transportation, and agricultural sectors have all suffered disruptions. Due to ongoing attacks, Russia's oil industry is under increasing pressure and facing export restrictions, with the possibility that the crisis will persist and have social and political repercussions within the country.