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Fuel Shortage in Russia? Ukrainian Drones Stop Russian Oil Export - UATV English
Since the beginning of the year, five Russian refineries have been hit by drone strikes, as well as an oil and gas terminal in the Leningrad Region, an oil depot in the town of Klintsy in the Bryansk Region, and the St. Petersburg oil terminal. Russia has already imposed a ban on petrol exports since March 1st. It will last until the end of August. What is the real reason for these restrictions and what Ukraine has to do with the shortage of motor fuel in the Russian market - explore in our news story.