Ukraine’s strategy has led to an unprecedented situation in the Russian fuel market. Facing shortages, Russian authorities are resorting to imports and artificially lowering prices in an attempt to appease citizens. Russians are expressing frustration not so much over Ukrainian drone attacks in the skies, but about empty fuel tanks while queuing at gas stations. This situation indicates a growing vulnerability within Russia's energy infrastructure due to Ukraine's attacks, impacting daily life for ordinary Russians. The dependence on imports highlights Russia's challenges in maintaining domestic fuel production amidst ongoing conflict. Authorities' efforts to control prices suggest a wider economic instability in the region.