The BBC reports that Russia has been striking Ukraine's petrol stations while Ukraine targets Russia's oil refineries, and that fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps following a wave of attacks the BBC describes as deadly. Further details from the report were not available at the time of publication.
Key facts
- Ukraine has been striking Russia's oil refineries, according to the BBC.
- The BBC reports that Russia has been targeting Ukraine's petrol stations.
- The BBC describes a wave of attacks as deadly.
- Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps, according to the BBC.
Russia has been striking Ukraine’s petrol stations while Ukraine targets Russia’s oil refineries, the BBC reports, extending attacks in the war to fuel infrastructure used by ordinary drivers.
According to the BBC, a wave of attacks it describes as deadly has prompted fuel companies to urge customers not to linger at the pumps.
The full details of the BBC’s report, including the locations, timing and scale of the attacks and any official response from either government, were not available at the time of publication.
Why it matters
Attacks on fuel infrastructure can affect both military logistics and the daily lives of civilians who need to refuel their vehicles. If confirmed, strikes on petrol stations would mark a widening of the conflict into everyday civilian spaces.
Frequently asked questions
Why are fuel companies telling customers not to linger at petrol pumps?
According to the BBC, fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps following a wave of deadly attacks on Ukraine's petrol stations.
What is Ukraine targeting in Russia?
The BBC reports that Ukraine has been hitting Russia's oil refineries.
How is Russia responding?
Russia is targeting Ukraine's petrol pumps, according to the BBC.