Contents tagged with Krasnodar
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Ukrainian drone strikes target major Russian fuel facility in Leningrad region
In a late-night operation, Ukrainian Armed Forces targeted one of Russia's largest fuel production facilities, the Kirishi Refinery in the Leningrad region. Local authorities report that debris from the attack drones fell on a storage tank at the refinery, a critical infrastructure in the town of Kirishi. The early hours of March 8 were tense for the Leningrad region, Russia, as air raid alarms sounded across the Kirishi district. Residents reported a series of explosions, while air defenses …
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Ukrainian Forces strike critical Russian military and infrastructure targets
Ukrainian forces have successfully destroyed a Russian depot harboring thermobaric munitions in the Donetsk region. The strike was executed during the early hours of Friday, as reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on February 28. Eyewitnesses captured video footage of the powerful detonation, showcasing the aftermath of the attack on the depot.
In addition to the depot, Ukrainian forces delivered significant blows to three other vital targets. Among them was the Ilsky …
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Ukrainian drone strikes target critical Russian logistics hub in Tuapse
Explosions in Tuapse were the result of an attack on a crucial logistics hub, according to the Center for Defense Strategies (CDS). The port is a key part of military logistics, ensuring the supply of equipment, ammunition, and fuel for the Russian Black Sea Fleet engaged in the conflict against Ukraine. Local videos reveal "fireworks" typical of storage facilities for explosives and ammunition.
The marine port of Tuapse, which was struck, serves as a critical node for Russian troops, …
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Ukrainian drones strike key oil facility in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, disrupting operations
Ukrainian Forces have successfully targeted a critical link in Russia’s oil infrastructure in the Krasnodar Krai region, halting the operation of the "Novovelichkovskaya" oil pumping station, reported Ukrainian news outlet Babel, citing sources within the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
According to reports, the operation was executed by the SBU during the night of February 20 using assault drones.
Instead of hitting the oil facility directly, the attack targeted a 110/35/10 kV electric …
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Ukrainian Forces strike key Russian military and energy infrastructure in Krasnodar region
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed successful precision strikes by Ukrainian Forces on fuel-energy and military infrastructure in Russia's Krasnodar region yesterday.
The Ukrainian Forces targeted the Ilsky Oil Refinery, which has an annual processing capacity of 6.6 million tons of oil. The facility experienced a major fire outbreak.
Additionally, two oil pumping stations, "Andreapol" and "Kropotkinskaya," were hit. The latter is the largest oil pumping station in the …
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Drone strike on Russian pump station disrupts oil flow to Kazakhstan
A drone strike targeting the Kropotkinskaya oil pump station in Russia's Krasnodar region could trim the flow of Kazakh oil by up to 30%, according to Transneft statement. Experts fear the station's recovery will take between 1.5 to 2 months.
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) revealed details about the assault, stating that the station was struck by seven drones packed with explosives and shrapnel. The attack has rendered Kropotkinskaya non-operational, shifting oil transport through the …
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Ukrainian military confirms successful drone strike on Russian airbase in Krasnodar
The Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff has confirmed a successful strike on a Russian military airfield in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Krasnodar Region, which is being used by Russia in its campaign against Ukraine.
"Confirmed hits and explosions were reported in the target area, leading to a fire. The results of the strike are being clarified," the Ukrainian General Staff announced.
According to the statement, the strike was conducted by the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Units alongside …
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Two Russian ammunition depots ablaze in Tver and Krasnodar regions after massive overnight drone attack
A massive drone attack set ablaze the 23rd Arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate in the town of Oktyabrsky, Tver Region, and an ammunition depot in the city of Tikhoretsk, Krasnodar Region, Russia.
According to Tver Region Governor Igor Rudenya, the Ministry of Defense allegedly downed a drone in the southwest of the region, and now emergency services are on the scene.
Military analyst Yan Matveev noted that missiles for the S-300 surface-to-air missile systems were likely …
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Ukrainian missile strike sinks ferry in Russian port Kavkaz
An explosion has reportedly occurred at the Port of Kavkaz in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, after a missile hit a ferry, reports the Telegram channel “Crimean Wind”.
Local sources from Kerch reported that a Ukrainian missile struck the ferry in the port. According to their reports, the ferry targeted was the "Aquatrader." “Crimean Wind” added that the fire on the ferry was severe.
Meanwhile, another Telegram channel, KіberBoroshno , stated that Ukrainian Forces targeted the ferry "Conro Trader" in …
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Russian Ka-29 helicopter downed by friendly fire during Ukrainian UAV attack in Krasnodar
On the night of June 21, a Russian Ka-29 helicopter was downed over Anapa, in the Krasnodar region. The incident occurred due to so-called "friendly fire." A Russian air defence system mistakenly targeted the helicopter. Details of the incident were shared by a Russian blogger on a Telegram channel.
The first report of the lost Ka-29 surfaced at 11:24 on June 21. The blogger shared a black-and-white image of the helicopter and mentioned it crashed during a combat mission. The four Russian crew …