Ukrainian drones struck the Shekharis oil terminal in Novorossiysk, setting it on fire.

Shekharis oil terminal at Novorossiysk was set on fire by Ukrainian drones

During the attack on the port of Novorossiysk on the night of 1-2 March, the Security Service of Ukraine together with the defence forces struck the frigate Admiral Essen, which carries eight Kalibr cruise missiles. The strike hit the ship's central superstructure.

The strike caused a fire on the deck that lasted about 18 hours.

Ukraine targeted oil infrastructure at the Russian port of Novorossiysk earlier in March

The operation was conducted jointly with Ukraine's Defense Forces

Russian Telegram channels described 'dozens of powerful explosions' and a major fire at the port's oil terminal. Claims that the city was attacked from the sea by unmanned surface vessels were made.