A massive Ukrainian barrage in Russian-occupied Crimea killed four people and wounded 28 overnight, according to Moscow-installed authorities. Ukraine stated that it targeted military and energy facilities on the Black Sea peninsula, which serves as a key logistics base for Moscow's four-year military offensive. This operation marks one of the biggest attacks on the region in recent months.
The targeting of Russia's energy industry and drone strikes on refineries have sparked a major fuel crisis in Crimea. Social media footage has circulated showing fires at a major depot following the attack.
Consequently, the Moscow-aligned governor has suspended public civilian gasoline sales at filling stations. Supplies are currently limited to state services, resulting in limited supply and long queues at petrol stations.