Russia Begins Importing Indian Gasoline Following Ukrainian Refinery Strikes
The Russian government confirmed on August 20, 2026, that the country has begun importing gasoline to meet domestic demand. As reported in [Ukraine war briefing: Russia running on imported gasoline, government confirms](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/20/ukraine-war-briefing-russia-running-on-imported-gasoline-government-confirms), a significant shipment from India arrived following a sustained Ukrainian drone campaign that crippled several major Russian oil refineries. This reversal of petroleum flow highlights the strategic impact of Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure and its ability to sustain wartime logistics.
Date: August 20, 2026
Location: Moscow, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Guardian