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Ukrainian Drones Reportedly Hit Port Infrastructure in Russia’s Krasnodar Region

The reports point to a continued push to choke Moscow’s oil income through deep strikes on energy hubs.

Overview

  • Russian regional officials said a drone attack struck facilities in the village of Volna near a Black Sea port and reported one person injured.
  • Authorities in Krasnodar Krai reported a fire on the grounds of an unspecified enterprise after the strike, and emergency crews responded.
  • NASA’s FIRMS satellite system detected a heat signature consistent with a fire at what appears to be an oil storage site near the port.
  • Videos shared on social media showed large plumes of smoke rising from the area, while Ukraine’s military had not publicly commented.
  • The village hosts an oil terminal previously targeted by Ukraine, and the attack aligns with a broader campaign that Bloomberg data shows reached at least 21 oil‑site strikes in April.