Russians urged to work from home amid fuel crisis
Authorities in Russia's Novosibirsk region have advised residents to work from home and limit driving due to a severe fuel shortage. The crisis follows Ukrainian drone strikes on major oil refineries, which have disrupted fuel supplies across much of the country.
Why it matters
The fuel crisis highlights the tangible impact of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war on the daily lives and economic stability of Russian civilians.
Authorities in Russia's Novosibirsk region have urged residents to work remotely and limit travel by car, amid a deepening fuel crisis triggered by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries.The region, home to almost three million people, is one of the largest in Siberia by population and a major economic and manufacturing hub.
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