As the global community watches with growing concern, Ukraine and Russia continue their energy warfare in Eastern Europe. The latest escalation involves a series of drone attacks on civilian petrol stations in Ukraine, primarily targeting those in regions on the front line. These attacks, which began in earnest in April, have resulted in numerous casualties and widespread disruption of fuel supplies. According to Oleksandr Sirenko, an analyst with Ukrainian energy think-tank Nafto Rynok, over 246 filling stations have been hit so far, with the frequency of these attacks steadily increasing. The majority of these attacks are believed to be carried out using Iranian-made Shahed drones, which cost between $20,000 and $50,000 each. In response, Ukrainians have been urged to abandon their vehicles during air raid alerts, and some key roads have no functioning petrol stations left. The strategic objective of these attacks appears to be depriving Ukraine of fuel in an attempt to terrorize the public and force the government to capitulate or accept unfavorable agreements. In Russian-controlled areas, the situation is equally dire, with almost half the petrol stations in the partly occupied Kherson region having stopped working due to constant drone attacks. As the conflict continues, both countries grapple with the disruptive consequences of these attacks on their energy infrastructure and the wellbeing of their citizens.