Critical Infrastructure Hit in Occupied Territories
During the night of June 21, Ukrainian forces targeted the TES-Terminal-1 oil facility in Kerch and the Port of Kavkaz in Russia's Krasnodar Krai. Both sites caught fire, underscoring the severity of the attacks. The TES-Terminal-1 was used to supply the occupying Russian military group, while the Port of Kavkaz serves as a key maritime link between Krasnodar Krai and occupied Crimea.
Ukrainian troops also struck railway bridges over the North Crimean Canal near Rozdolne, as well as bridges near Petersgagen in Zaporizhzhia region and across the Syvash near Chonhar. These hits aim to disrupt enemy supply lines. Additionally, a command post was targeted near Pochayev in Belgorod region, along with drone control centers near Myrne and Novoivankia in Zaporizhzhia, Komar in Donetsk, and Gorki in Bryansk region.
Explosions in Crimea and Aftermath
On June 20, the Tyumen Oil Refinery (Antipinsky) in Russia's Tyumen region was struck—over 2,000 kilometers from Ukraine's border. Then, on the night of June 21, explosions echoed across occupied Crimea, heard in Simferopol, Kerch, and Sevastopol. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed these strikes targeted enemy military logistics, the oil industry, and air defense systems.
As a result, starting at 9:00 AM on June 21, the sale of fuel to civilians was completely banned in occupied Crimea.
“Today, June 21, from 9:00 AM, fuel sales at Crimean gas stations have been halted—whether by cash, card, or vouchers for individuals and businesses. Fuel will only be sold to state services ensuring the life and security of the Republic of Crimea,” stated Aksyonov.These measures highlight severe disruptions to fuel logistics and supply in the region, potentially crippling occupation operations.
These events mark an escalation in regional military actions, with Ukraine aiming to sever enemy supply chains. Hitting critical infrastructure like oil terminals and railway bridges could significantly impact resource delivery to occupying forces. The fuel sales ban in Crimea points to acute resource shortages, which may in turn weaken the occupiers' military capabilities in the area.
The recent fuel sales ban in occupied Crimea, as confirmed by Aksyonov, has led to significant logistical challenges for the Russian military. This situation is exacerbated by the ongoing fuel crisis, which has prompted the evacuation of military families from the region. As the conflict escalates, the implications for both military operations and civilian life in Crimea are becoming increasingly severe.