Russia's Best Harvest in Years Threatened by Fuel Shortages from Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Ukraine's long-range drone strikes on Russian refineries have triggered a severe fuel crisis that is now threatening Russia's wheat harvest, the world's largest. As farmers in southern Russia prepare for what was expected to be a record harvest, diesel shortages and soaring prices are halting harvesting and grain transport. Agricultural consultancy SovEcon warns that Russia could lose 5 to 10 million tons of wheat exports if disruptions continue. Farmers report spending hours queuing for fuel, and rural communities face cascading impacts including inability to prepare winter livestock feed or collect firewood. Moscow has diverted fuel to major cities and is importing gasoline from India and Belarus, but rural areas are being left behind. The crisis raises domestic pressure on President Putin as the war with Ukraine continues.
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