Russian Troops Are Running Out of Gas—and Sometimes Leaving Military Hardware Behind

A worsening fuel crisis is disrupting Russian military operations in Ukraine, with independent reporting citing troops who say gasoline and diesel deliveries are shrinking and refueling limits are tightening. Some service members describe vehicles previously supplied based on operational needs being capped at small daily amounts. Verstka reports that shortages have forced units to abandon working equipment when fuel runs out, including tanks during retreats. Soldiers also report reduced deliveries to frontline areas and increased difficulty and cost of obtaining fuel privately, sometimes buying it from civilians or relying on returning soldiers to bring fuel.