“Vehicles Standing Still” Russian Troops Hit by Fuel Crisis After Crimea Strikes

Russian forces operating in southern Ukraine are facing a growing fuel shortage following a series of Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure in occupied Crimea, according to the partisan movement Atesh on April 29.

The group said its agents in the Kherson region had observed significant disruptions to fuel supplies affecting Russian units near Hola Prystan.

According to Atesh, the shortages are a direct consequence of recent Ukrainian attacks targeting fuel storage and logistics hubs in Crimea, including a strike on an oil depot in Feodosia that has reportedly had a particularly severe impact.

“Our agents in the Kherson region report that Russian units in the area of Hola Prystan are experiencing an acute shortage of fuel and lubricants—a direct result of strikes by Ukraine’s Armed Forces on fuel infrastructure in Crimea,” the group said.

A Russian serviceman from the “Dnepr” grouping, who was in contact with Atesh, described the situation on the ground.

“Equipment is standing still; we’re not moving anywhere. Commanders have ordered strict rationing—we’re given minimal amounts for movement. They say fuel will come, but no one knows when,” he said.

Russian forces are attempting to offset the shortages with smaller, ad hoc deliveries, though Atesh characterized these efforts as insufficient to stabilize the situation.

The group added that it continues to pass intelligence on fuel routes and storage sites to Ukrainian forces, suggesting further strikes on Russian logistics may follow.

Earlier, Atesh partisan movement reported a sharp deterioration in morale among Russian troops operating on the Kupiansk axis, citing mounting losses and internal breakdown within units.

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