Russian-occupied Crimea suffers fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks

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Hundreds of drivers queue at Crimean gas stations as the Russian-occupied peninsula rations fuel following Ukrainian attacks on supply routes. Ukraine has been targeting one of the main highways connecting Crimea to mainland Russia, disrupting deliveries to the region. The shortages have forced authorities to implement rationing schemes to manage limited supplies. The blockade represents a significant pressure point in the conflict, constraining Russia's ability to sustain military and civilian operations on the peninsula.