Appeal from TES Workers to Vladimir Putin
Staff at the Crimean fuel supplier TES have urgently appealed to Vladimir Putin to prevent the company from going bankrupt. The firm operates one of the largest chains of gas stations on the temporarily occupied peninsula. In their plea, employees reported severe damage from hostile strikes: a light petroleum products terminal in Kerch, containing tons of fuel, was destroyed; several gas stations were bombed; fuel tankers were set ablaze; and an oil depot came under attack.
In June 2026, hits and massive fires were recorded at the TES oil and gas storage facility near Bakhchysarai, along with damage to the oil terminal in Kerch. As a result, the TES network completely stopped selling fuel to the public. The company’s owner, Crimean collaborator Serhiy Beim—a former deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea—backed the peninsula’s annexation after Russia’s 2024 occupation of Crimea.
Military Actions and Their Consequences
Ukraine’s defense forces have carried out a series of strikes on military, fuel, and logistics targets of the occupiers, confirmed by reports of infrastructure hits near Kerch, Feodosia, and Sevastopol. The destruction of a bridge over the North Crimean Canal was also noted.
“We are patriots of Russia—the more sanctions, the more fun for us.”
Serhiy Beim
The situation in occupied Crimea is worsening due to power outages, fuel shortages, logistics disruptions, and restrictions on transportation and social services. As a result, rolling blackouts are being introduced on the peninsula. Reporting by journalist Denys Kazansky highlights the serious challenges facing Crimea’s population because of the military operations.
The TES employees’ appeal to Putin underscores the critical state of affairs on the occupied peninsula, where military actions have inflicted heavy losses on infrastructure and the economy. Amid growing difficulties in energy supply, companies cooperating with the occupation authorities now face the threat of bankruptcy, which could have dire consequences for Crimea’s residents, who are already suffering from fuel scarcity and electricity interruptions.
The ongoing crisis in Crimea is further exacerbated by a significant decline in fuel availability, which has left the region increasingly isolated. As reported, the situation worsens with fuel shortages affecting daily life and logistics. This decline in resources not only highlights the urgent need for intervention but also sheds light on the broader implications of military actions in the area.