Ukrainian sea drones hit Russian oil terminals in Tuapse and Novorossiysk, sources say
Illustrative photo: Drone attack on Tuapse (Russian media)
On September 24, strike naval drones of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) attacked Russian logistics facilities on the Black Sea coast, namely ports in Novorossiysk and Tuapse, according to sources.
The operation paralyzed the work of the Transneft oil loading complex and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal located near Novorossiysk, where the Russians loaded their tankers with oil, including those from the shadow fleet.
“These Russian oil transshipment points are capable of exporting a total of 2 million barrels of raw materials per day,” the report says.
The HUR's marine drones also blew up the oil loading pier of one of Russia's largest terminals in the port of Tuapse.
The attack on the oil export facilities fueling the criminal war against Ukraine, once again demonstrated the incompetence of the Russian group assigned to guard the Black Sea ports.
"The chaotic and inaccurate fire of the Russian military caused the destruction of residential buildings, destroyed several cars, and caused panic among the population in Novorossiysk, Tuapse, and in Sochi, located several dozen kilometers from the site of the attack, where local leaders announced an emergency evacuation from the beaches," the source said.
Photo: sources
Photo: sources
Yesterday afternoon, explosions were heard in Novorossiysk, Russia, over a drone attack.
According to local authorities, Novorossiysk allegedly suffered a terrible attack - drones struck the city center. There were also reports of casualties. The city was attacked in the area of the Novorossiysk Hotel.
Drone attacks on Russia
Recently, HUR drones attacked an oil refinery in Bashkortostan. After the hit, explosions were heard and a large-scale fire broke out.
The long-range Security Service (SBU) drones also struck the heart of Gazprom's petrochemical complex in Bashkiria. This is one of the largest plants in Russia.
SBU and Special Operations Forces (SSO) drones stopped oil pumping stations in several regions of Russia.
