Sergei Aksyonov
Coverage of Sergei Aksyonov in the Nexus archive.
- Occupied Crimea Faces Prolonged Fuel Shortages, Russian-Backed Governor Warns
Russian-appointed Crimean governor Sergei Aksyonov warned of prolonged fuel shortages in Crimea, with public sales unavailable on some days. The crisis stems from Ukrainian strikes targeting Russia’s energy infrastructure and supply routes, exposing Crimea’s reliance on vulnerable logistics and positioning the peninsula as a liability for Moscow.
- 1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelensky hold separate Trump calls
One person was killed and two others injured, including one seriously, in an attack on northern Crimea, according to Russia-installed regional Gov. Sergei Aksyonov. The incident occurred as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held separate Trump calls.
- 1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls
One person was killed and two injured in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, according to Moscow-installed officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin separately spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about ending the war. Zelenskyy mentioned a potential war resolution and plans to discuss it further at the NATO summit in Ankara.
- 1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls
One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, according to Moscow-installed officials, as Ukrainian forces increase attacks on infrastructure in the region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin separately spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about ending the war, with Trump's envoys set to mediate efforts.
- 1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls
One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, as Ukrainian and Russian leaders held separate calls with U.S. President Donald Trump. Ukraine has intensified attacks on Crimea's infrastructure to isolate the peninsula, while Trump's envoys continue mediation efforts. Putin and Zelenskyy discussed the war with Trump, with the Kremlin emphasizing Russia's preference for a diplomatic solution.
- 1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls
One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, with two others injured, as Ukrainian and Russian leaders separately held calls with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss ending the war. Ukraine has intensified attacks on Crimea's infrastructure, while Russia claims its forces are advancing and liberating settlements. Trump's envoys will continue mediation efforts, and both sides expressed willingness to pursue diplomatic solutions.
- Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia, as part of ongoing strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. The attack caused casualties and political pressure on the Kremlin, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy framing it as targeting Russian war funding. Russian officials reported 72 drones shot down, while Putin dismissed the strikes as non-critical.
- Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and a military target in Kronstadt, as per Russian officials and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack follows a fuel crisis in Crimea and a previous strike in June, with 72 drones shot down and one civilian casualty reported in Crimea.
- Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes, with at least one child killed
A Russian drone strike in Sumy, Ukraine, killed three family members including a 13-year-old boy, while a Ukrainian strike on a Russian industrial plant in Voronezh killed five people. Civilian casualties in Ukraine have risen, with 274 killed and 1,763 injured in May, the highest in four years. Both sides reported drone attacks and defenses, with Ukraine targeting Russian infrastructure and Russia striking Ukrainian cities.
- Ukraine is squeezing Crimea with its new drones, forcing the Russian stronghold to cut fuel supplies
Ukraine is using new Blyskavka drones to target infrastructure in Crimea, leading to severe fuel shortages and disruptions in ferry services and street lighting. Russian-appointed Crimea governor Sergei Aksyonov announced public fuel sales would cease, prioritizing government agencies.
- Ukrainian strikes hit oil sites in Russia and Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck oil facilities in Russia and Russian-occupied Crimea, causing fires at key transshipment hubs. Russia reported downing 310 Ukrainian drones, while Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 124 of 155 Russian drones. A Ukrainian drone also attacked a passenger train in Crimea, injuring and killing railway staff.
- Ukrainian strikes hit oil sites in Russia and Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck oil facilities in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and Volgograd regions and in Russian-occupied Crimea, causing fires at key oil transshipment and storage sites. Russian defense forces reported intercepting 310 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Ukraine's Air Force claimed to have shot down 124 of 155 Russian drones. A Ukrainian drone also attacked a passenger train in Crimea, injuring one person and killing another.
- Ukrainian strikes hit oil sites in Russia and Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck oil facilities in Russia and Crimea, targeting economic infrastructure as part of their campaign against Moscow. Fires were reported at sites in Krasnodar Krai, Volgograd region, and Crimea, with no casualties noted. A Ukrainian drone also attacked a passenger train in Crimea, injuring and killing railway staff.
- Crimea Imposes Strict Gasoline Rationing as Land Corridor Collapse Sparks Fuel Crisis
The Russian occupation administration in Crimea has imposed strict gasoline rationing, limiting A-95 gasoline sales to 20 liters per day per person starting May 30, as announced by Sergei Aksyonov. The restrictions mirror those previously applied in occupied Sevastopol to address public panic.