Ukraine's Two-Tier Fuel Campaign Squeezes Russia's Supply Chain

Ukraine is systematically targeting Russia's fuel infrastructure on two fronts: long-range drones striking refineries and terminals deep inside Russia, while mid-range strikes hit tankers and depots in occupied territories. The coordinated campaign aims to compress supply at both source and distribution points, creating cascading shortages. Fuel crises in Crimea reported by June 6 reflect this synergy. The strategy mirrors World War II's Oil Plan—degrading logistics to constrain military mobility before ground forces engage. Negotiations remain stalled as Kyiv maintains its territorial red lines.