- Ukrainian drones successfully targeted a convoy of Russian fuel tankers en route to Crimea, with footage shared by commander Robert "Magyar" Brovdi showing two out of three tankers bursting into flames.
- This incident further contributes to Russia's ongoing summer fuel crisis, which has led to rationing in several regions and significant queues at petrol stations across the country.
- Russian president Vladimir Putin admitted in late June that severe fuel shortages persist due to Ukrainian attacks, though he characterised the situation as "not critical" and "temporary."
- Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky stated that these strikes are part of a "long-range sanctions" tactic against Russian facilities that serve the war effort and finance aggression.
- Zelensky highlighted recent successful Ukrainian strikes deep within Russian territory, including on the Saratov Oil Refinery, the Engels military air base, and other oil depots and drone storage sites.
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