Partisans observed increased fuel transport activity through Crimea following drone strikes on Russian oil refineries.

Following drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, the occupiers are reorganizing their fuel supply logistics for their army through Crimea, avoiding large stockpiles due to the threat of attacks from Ukrainian UAVs.

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Source: The partisan movement ATESH on social media

Direct quote: "Judging by the shipments arriving from the territory of the Russian Federation, their route has changed due to the increased successful strikes on Russian oil refineries in border and rear regions."

Details: The partisans emphasized that they are observing the arrival of fuel tankers by rail from remote regions of the Russian Federation, which is becoming a more costly and complicated logistics operation for the occupiers. The fuel is being used by the Russians for their army located in Ukraine.

ATESH noted that due to these prolonged supplies, the price of fuel for civilians is rising at gas stations in Crimea. There is also a growing shortage.

Background:

On the night of January 29, a series of explosions occurred in the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia, which, according to Russian claims, resulted from a drone attack on an oil refinery in the city of Kstovo.
On January 29, Russian authorities and the Ministry of Defense reported a massive attack by Ukrainian drones on 9 regions of Russia.
On the night of January 29, drones from the Main Intelligence Directorate hit an oil depot of the "Lukoil" oil company in the city of Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region, RF.