Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries have triggered a fuel supply crisis that is spreading to the most remote regions of the country. In Transbaikalia, in the Russian Far East, residents are facing endless queues at gas stations.
By targeting Russian oil infrastructure, Kyiv has triggered a shockwave that extends far beyond the combat zones. The affected refineries supplied a vital supply chain, the disruption of which is being felt as far away as eastern Siberia.
Transbaikalia, a region in the Russian Far East already weakened by its geographical isolation, is among the areas most affected by this shortage. Residents have testified to the situation on the ground: the lines at gas stations are so long that places are being sold, as evidenced by the locally circulating phrase, "place for sale in the queue."
These accounts were collected by the Russian media outlet in exile, Novaya Gazeta Europe, which documents the concrete effects of the war on the daily lives of Russians far from the front lines. The shortages illustrate the logistical vulnerability of a country whose refining capabilities are now directly exposed to long-range strikes.
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