Drones hit Russia’s Black Sea Taman port and fuel tanks in a major overnight attack, expanding the Ukraine war into deeper infrastructure strikes far from the frontline.
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Russia’s Black Sea coastline came under a heavy overnight drone attack, damaging port infrastructure and fuel storage facilities in the Krasnodar region as the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv continues to expand beyond front lines.
Regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev said air defenses engaged multiple drones throughout the night, but several struck the Taman seaport area in the Temryuk district.
Port infrastructure damaged
Authorities reported hits on a fuel tank, warehouses, and cargo terminals at the strategic Taman port, located across the strait from Crimea.
Emergency crews deployed more than 120 personnel and dozens of vehicles to extinguish fires sparked by the strikes. Two people were hospitalized with injuries.
The facility handles oil, liquefied petroleum gas, grain, and fertilizer shipments, making it a key logistics hub for southern Russia and regional exports.
Wider attacks across coast
The coastal resort city of Sochi also experienced one of its longest drone alerts yet, according to Mayor Andrey Proshunin, though only minor damage was reported there and in nearby settlements.
Russian officials blamed Ukraine for the assault, part of a growing pattern of strikes targeting energy and transport infrastructure inside Russian territory.
Part of broader retaliation cycle
Since the start of the war, Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukrainian power grids and cities with missiles and drones, causing widespread outages. Ukraine has increasingly responded by striking refineries, ports, and logistics nodes in southern Russia.
Analysts say the attacks highlight a shift toward economic warfare, with both sides attempting to disrupt fuel supplies, exports and military logistics far from the battlefield.
The escalation suggests the conflict is evolving into a deeper infrastructure war across the wider Black Sea region.
