Novorossiysk (Port)

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Major oil spill due to damages suffered

New satellite imagery from April 6 has revealed a significant environmental and industrial crisis unfolding at the Sheskharis Oil Terminal in Novorossiysk. A dark trail was visible extending from the loading docks into the Black Sea, indicating a major breach in pipeline or storage infrastructure. There was also heavy damage to multiple loading berths following reported strikes earlier the week. As one of Russia’s primary export hubs for crude oil, the paralysis of this terminal marked a critical hit to regional energy logistics. Beyond the strategic implications, the spill was posing an immediate threat to the Black Sea ecosystem. Local containment efforts appeared to be hampered by the extent of the damage to the pier facilities.

Russian warship and defence systems in Novorossyisk allegedly destroyed

According to Ukrainian sources, a Russian warship and six air defense systems were eliminated by Ukraine's Defense Forces over the past 24 hours, the AFU General Staff reported on March 3. Ukraine was believed to have hit the Russian frigate 'Admiral Essen' during the drone attack on the city of Novorossiysk on the night of March 1-2. Russia has used the ship to launch Kalibr cruise missiles at targets in Ukraine. Russia lost approximately 790 soldiers over the past day. The Ukrainian forces targeted several critical assets: - One Russian vessel was confirmed destroyed. - Six air defense systems were neutralized. - 47 artillery systems, 5 tanks, and 20 armored combat vehicles were liquidated. - 235 units of automotive equipment and fuel tankers were destroyed. The reported maritime and air defense losses follow a large-scale special operation on March 2. Sources in the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) confirmed that drones from the Alpha Special Operations Center, in coordination with other branches of the Defense Forces, attacked military and oil infrastructure in the port of Novorossiysk. Preliminary data from the SBU indicated the following targets were hit: - The 30N6E2 guidance radar of the S-300 PMU-2 Favorit system; - A Pantsir-S2 anti-aircraft missile and gun system; - Six of seven oil-loading racks at the Sheskharis oil terminal.

Russian infrastructure hit again

Ukraine has carried on with its campaign of long-range attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. On the night of March 1, 2026, Ukrainian drones have hit an oil terminal at the port of Novorossiysk once again, the latest strike in a series of actions intended to slow down Russia's revenue-generating energy exports.. The attack also damaged four buildings and five private homes. No injuries or fatalities have been reported. The Transneft Sheskharis loading terminal on the east side of the bay, just next to the Vostochnyy Rayon naval harbour, was among the targets. The terminal was previously hit last year, along with Russian energy export infrastructure at nearby Tuapse and Temryuk. Video: https://x.com/i/status/2028254650412003620