Putin admits Ukrainian drone strikes are driving Russian fuel shortages

According to the Guardian, Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged for the first time that Ukrainian drone strikes are creating fuel supply problems inside Russia. Speaking to state television on Sunday, Putin conceded that attacks on oil refineries are causing 'obvious' shortages, though he characterized them as 'not critical.' The strikes have prompted multiple Russian regions to impose unprecedented petrol rationing. The rare admission highlights the effectiveness of Ukraine's escalating long-range drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure.

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