Peskov admits 'certain problems' with fuel supplies after strikes on Russian energy sites
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged 'certain problems' with fuel supplies after a surge of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy and oil facilities disrupted supplies in several southern regions.
A sharp increase in airstrikes on Russian energy and fuel sites has caused supply disruptions in multiple southern regions, state-run Tass news agency reported Monday, citing the energy ministry. Asked whether the Kremlin is worried about the fuel crisis in occupied Crimea, spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: 'There are indeed certain problems at the moment. Measures are being taken.' He sought to blame unfounded panic buying.
Ukraine struck the Semykolodezkaya oil plant in Crimea on Sunday night, sparking a fire. The base stores fuel reserves for the Russian military, according to Ukraine's military. An oil depot near Feodosia in Crimea was also hit, Kyiv's general staff said. Additionally, Ukraine's military hit the Grushovaya oil transshipment base near Novorossiysk in Russia's Krasnodar Krai region. The complex is one of the largest such hubs in southern Russia for oil and petroleum products. Russian regional authorities confirmed a Ukrainian drone caused a fire, requiring up to 130 emergency workers.
A French Rafale fighter jet shot down a drone that entered NATO member Latvia's airspace from Russia on Monday. Latvia's army said the drone entered due to Russian electromagnetic warfare detected before crossing the border. Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs praised the 'swift decision-making and professional action.' A NATO official stated: 'It shows once again NATO’s determination and ability to deter and defend.'
A drone crossed into Moldova early Monday and apparently exploded while Russia attacked neighboring Ukraine, according to Moldova's defense ministry. Fragments are being examined to determine origin and circumstances. Moldova's foreign ministry said the incident underscores the risks posed by Russia's war against Ukraine to regional security.
Russian strikes killed three people and wounded six in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region early Tuesday. 'The enemy hit the city of Chuguiv,' said regional governor Oleg Synegubov. Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov reported six wounded in the city. In the central Zaporizhzhia region, two people were killed and at least 18 injured, including four children, in a drone attack that damaged residential buildings and market kiosks. In Nikopol, a 49-year-old woman was killed and four others injured. In Sumy region, a 71-year-old resident was killed in a mortar and drone attack. In Odesa, three people were wounded when a drone hit a public transport stop. At least seven were wounded in Sloviansk in the Donetsk region.
A Ukrainian drone struck a passenger train from Moscow to Simferopol in occupied Crimea on Monday, killing the driver's assistant and injuring the driver. All passenger train traffic in Crimea was halted, with passengers evacuated and buses provided. Ukraine denies targeting civilians.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said a new proposed sanctions round against Russia includes 80 listings targeting Russia's 'military industrial complex, human rights violators and propagandists.' She said Western sanctions have cost Moscow an estimated $1.2-1.5 trillion.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a 'very positive' conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, discussing prospects for talks at the upcoming G7 summit. He thanked the US for the 'positive assessment of Ukraine's position' and expressed readiness to boost diplomacy in the coming weeks.
