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Kiev Strikes Russian Novorossiysk Oil Terminal With Drones to Disrupt Energy Supplies to Europe: MoD

© Sputnik . Vitaly TimkivThe Sheskharis oil transshipment terminal in the port of Novorossiysk.
The Sheskharis oil transshipment terminal in the port of Novorossiysk. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 06.04.2026
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At night, Ukrainian aircraft-type strike drones targeted the Novorossiysk marine transshipment complex and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium facilities, Russia's Ministry of Defense reported.
Key points from the ministry:
▪️Damaged infrastructure includes an offshore loading pipeline, a berthing terminal, and four fuel storage tanks that caught fire.
▪️The attack aimed to destabilize global hydrocarbon markets and disrupt energy supplies to European consumers.
▪️Civilian areas in Novorossiysk were also struck, with reports of injured civilians, including children.
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