Russia is preparing to import gasoline from abroad due to a critical domestic shortage, with plans to purchase 350,000 tons of gasoline and 100,000 tons of diesel, Kommersant reported today. The situation has led to fuel rationing in Crimea, where residents can only buy gasoline with coupons and face queues, according to social media reports. In a separate incident, Vladimir Leontiev, the Russian-appointed former head of the Nova Kakhovka administration, was killed in a drone attack in the Kherson region, as reported by social media. The planned imports are expected to cost at least 90 rubles per liter, a 45% increase over the national price of 65 rubles, with an "import damper" scheme suggesting a government or budget subsidy for the price difference. Kommersant outlined three primary steps Russia is taking to address the fuel shortage: increasing imports from Belarus, permitting the use of the octane-boosting additive monomethylaniline, and sourcing fuel from China, South Korea, and Singapore. The source notes that three government-affiliated companies will manage these imports. In military developments, the Ukrainian "Signum" drones countered a Russian armored night assault in the Lyman region, as reported via social media. This follows previous reports from October 1st, 2025, detailing Ukrainian drone activity and missile launches, including an attack on the Yaroslavl oil refinery and a missile launch towards the Sumy Region. The extent of Russia's refinery capacity shutdown due to previous attacks was reported at 38%, causing a 20% deficit in the domestic gasoline market for September. Crimea residents are complaining about gasoline shortages, with reports of fuel being stolen directly from cars in Dzhankoy. The source attributes these issues to the realities of Russian occupation. Meanwhile, overdue mortgages in Russia continue to grow, increasing by 7% for the month and 120% for the year, though the reported share of bad loans is considered a misrepresentation by Russian banks. Regarding military equipment, a Lada Largus in its "Comfort" configuration was described as lacking basic features like a radio, climate control, and functional seats, despite a cost of 1.8 million rubles. The source speculates that undamaged Russian refineries have been pushed harder, potentially leading to failures. Vladimir Leontiev was described as a war criminal, sentenced in absentia by a Ukrainian court to 15 years in prison for kidnapping and torturing the Mayor of Berislav. The Ukrainian Air Force had previously announced a missile launch towards the Sumy Region at 7:05 AM UTC on October 1st, 2025, and reported enemy tactical aviation activity in the eastern direction between 5:35 AM and 6:35 AM UTC, using guided aviation bombs targeting the Donetsk region.
