Ukraine war briefing: Russia running on imported gasoline, government confirms
Indian shipment arrives as Ukrainian strike campaign forces reversal of petroleum flow; Kyiv under missile attack. What we know on day 1,639
TL;DR
- Russia is importing fuel, including gasoline from India, due to Ukrainian strikes on its refineries and depots.
- Kyiv has intensified its military campaign, causing fuel shortages in Russia and occupied Crimea.
- Missile strikes by Russia on Kyiv resulted in casualties and residential building collapses.
- A Ukrainian presidential aide was fired amid a corruption investigation into alleged money laundering.
- A Ukrainian national was arrested in Croatia in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline bombing.
- The UN's humanitarian chief visited Kherson and described the situation as chilling due to targeted attacks on civilians and aid efforts.
- Russia and Ukraine conducted an exchange of 103 prisoners of war each.