Crimean authorities announced the closure of children’s summer camps and related tourism activities until September 1st, citing a severe fuel shortage caused by Ukrainian airstrikes. The fuel crisis, impacting Russia’s mainland including Moscow, stems from disruptions to oil production facilities. Gas stations in Crimea stopped selling fuel to individuals and businesses on Sunday, following previous rationing. The decision to close the camps was justified by Crimean officials as a measure to ensure public safety. Russia reportedly lost approximately 25% of its fuel production last week, decreasing daily output to 90,000 tons. Fuel shortages are now reported across multiple Russian regions, including areas in European Russia and Siberia, with Moscow gas stations limiting sales of higher-octane gasoline and diesel.
