Ukrainian Drones Strike Novorossiysk Oil Terminal and Caspian Pipeline Hub
Ukrainian long-range drones conducted a major overnight strike on April 6, 2026, against the Novorossiysk oil terminal and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's marine terminal in southern Russia. The attack damaged loading berths and ignited four petroleum storage tanks. Russian defense officials reported eight injuries and damage to six apartment buildings in the vicinity. The strike marks a decisive shift in Kyiv's strategy to cripple Russian energy exports during the ongoing war.
Date: April 6, 2026
Location: Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 150
Source: The Moscow Times