Ukraine’s General Staff said it successfully struck an oil terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar region.
The General Staff shared details of deep-rear operations over the past 24 hours, saying a key target was an enemy oil terminal in the Kuban region.
Details were published on February 15 on the Ukrainian military’s official Facebook account.
The operation aimed to “reduce the offensive and economic potential” of the “Russian aggressor,” the statement said. The primary target was the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in the village of Volna, in Russia’s Krasnodar region. The aftermath of the strike is being assessed, but a fire has been reported at the site.
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces explained why this terminal was selected for the strike.
“Tamanneftegaz is a major Russian export terminal near the port of Taman. The facility specializes in transshipment of oil, petroleum products and liquefied hydrocarbon gases from tank farms for further loading onto seagoing vessels. The terminal supports Russia’s oil export infrastructure and sustains the logistical capabilities of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. Its proximity to the Crimean Bridge and occupied Crimea increases its role in rear support for the enemy grouping in the Black Sea,” the Special Operations Forces (SSO) said.
Separately, Ukrainian forces struck a Russian air-defense system near the village of Kacha in occupied Crimea, identified as a Pantsir-S1.
Another target was a repair unit of a Russian artillery brigade near Volne in occupied Donbas. In the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region, a concentration of enemy personnel also came under fire.
The extent of damage and Russian losses is being clarified.
The General Staff pledged to continue efforts to weaken the aggressor until the war ends.
