Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Terminal in Novorossiysk, Disrupting Operations
Explosions occurred in the southern Russian port city of Novorossiysk, reportedly due to a drone attack on the Sheskharis oil terminal. This terminal is a significant oil export hub for Russia, operated by Transneft, the world's largest oil pipeline company. The attack resulted in damage to the terminal's infrastructure, including the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition nodes, which are crucial for its operations. Consequently, the terminal is unable to continue shipments. Additionally, debris from the drones struck a residential building in the city's Yuzhny district, leading to emergency services being dispatched. Fires were reported in other districts, and the region, including cities like Anapa, Gelendzhik, and Sochi, is on high alert. The attack is part of Ukraine's strategy to target military infrastructure within Russia to weaken Moscow's war capabilities.