Ukrainian drones reportedly strike major oil terminal in Russian city of Novorossiysk
The Kyiv Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Explosions occurred overnight on April 6 in Novorossiysk, Russia, following a drone attack targeting the Sheskharis oil terminal, a key oil export facility linked to Russia's Transneft pipeline network.
- The attack caused intense fires at the terminal's first and second piers and damaged critical computer control systems, rendering the terminal unable to continue shipments.
- Drone debris struck a residential building in Novorossiysk's Yuzhny district, injuring eight people, while fires were also reported in other parts of the city; nearby cities were placed on high alert.
- Novorossiysk serves as a major base for Russia's Black Sea Fleet and a strategic military and logistics hub, making it a frequent target of Ukrainian strikes aimed at disrupting Russia’s war capabilities.
- Ukraine previously attacked the Sheskharis terminal on March 2, damaging oil-loading infrastructure and military assets, with Kyiv justifying such strikes as targeting facilities that fund Russia's war efforts.
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