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Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities and set more oil tankers ablaze
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· July 9, 2026
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Key points Further details on the situation are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, including statements from Ukrainian and Russian officials regarding the ongoing conflict and potential for a peace deal. Gasoline shortages and rationing are being reported, with motorists experiencing long wait times.
A fuel crisis is affecting multiple regions due to drone strikes on oil facilities. Gasoline shortages and rationing are being reported, with motorists experiencing long wait times.
The strikes were carried out by Ukrainian drones, which also targeted oil tankers in the Sea of Azov. This comes as the US has pledged support to Ukraine, with plans to grant a license for air defense systems.
Further details on the situation are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, including statements from Ukrainian and Russian officials regarding the ongoing conflict and potential for a peace deal.
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Category: News Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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