Ukraine Drone Attack Causes Deaths and Fuel Crisis in Crimea, Disrupts Transport
Impact of Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Crimea and Surrounding Regions
Casualties and Immediate Effects
MOSCOW, June 21 (Reuters) - Four people were killed and 28 wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian-controlled peninsula of Crimea, the Russian-installed governor said.
Separately, local authorities in Russia's Krasnodar region said a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil transport facility, confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, killed one person on a passenger ferry and set an oil terminal ablaze.
Russian Defense Response
The Russian Defence Ministry said 239 Ukrainian drones had been shot down overnight.
Fuel Crisis and Service Disruptions
Suspension of Fuel Sales
Crimean Governor Sergei Aksyonov said fuel stations across the peninsula suspended sales to the public and businesses, with supplies restricted to government agencies responsible for essential services and security.
Intensified Attacks and Supply Route Targeting
Ukraine has recently intensified drone attacks on Crimea, home to Russia's Black Sea Fleet, targeting the peninsula's supply routes and triggering a fuel crisis as the holiday season starts.
Transport and Infrastructure Disruptions
Power Outages
A local power grid operator reported outages in several areas after damage to electricity networks, while ferry traffic across the Kerch Strait, separating Crimea from the Krasnodar region, was temporarily suspended.
Bridge and Train Delays
Kerch Strait Bridge Closure
Authorities also halted traffic on the bridge linking Crimea with Russia's Krasnodar region for more than nine hours, leaving 11 trains running behind schedule.
(Reporting by Reuters, Editing by Louise Heavens)
