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A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at an oil terminal in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight, local officials reported on Saturday. This incident
marks another attack on Russia's critical oil infrastructure amidst ongoing conflict. Authorities in Novorossiysk confirmed that debris from the drone triggered the fire at the Sheskharis oil terminal, injuring two individuals. The terminal serves as a key hub for the Transneft pipeline network, which is vital for Russian oil exports.
Details of the Attack
Ukraine's General Staff reported on Saturday that its forces successfully targeted the Sheskharis oil terminal during the night. They emphasized that the facility plays a crucial role in the export of oil and oil products, which supports the Russian military.In addition to the terminal strike, Ukrainian forces also claimed to have targeted a tanker belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” in the Black Sea, intensifying the ongoing conflict over maritime resources.
Ukraine's Expanded Strike Capabilities
Ukraine has enhanced its long-range strike capabilities, utilizing domestically developed drone and missile technology as part of its response to the Russian invasion that began four years ago. Attacks on Russian oil assets have become increasingly frequent, reflecting Ukraine's strategy to disrupt funding for the invasion.Casualties from a Previous Strike
Meanwhile, the death toll from a prior Ukrainian drone strike on a college dormitory in Starobilsk, located in the Russia-occupied Luhansk region, has risen to 18, according to Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations. The ministry also reported that 60 individuals sustained injuries in that attack.Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the dormitory strike as a “crime,” directing the military to propose retaliatory measures. He asserted that there were no military facilities near the college at the time of the attack.
