Ukrainian strikes hit Russia’s oil hub near Novorossiysk; Krasnodar Krai, home to major energy facilities, in the crossfire. «Krasnodar Krai» updates.
Ukraine has reported ongoing Russian drone and missile strikes across multiple regions, resulting in casualties and damage. Ukrainian air defenses have intercepted hundreds of drones, but some strikes have caused injuries and destruction. Ukraine's government continues to seek military support as tensions escalate.
Russia has carried out its deadliest attack on Ukraine in 2026, launching nearly 700 drones and dozens of missiles overnight on April 15-16. The strikes have killed at least 17 people, including a 12-year-old boy in Kyiv, and injured over 100 across Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia. Ukraine is facing shortages of US-made Patriot missiles amid ongoing air defense efforts.
Ukrainian drones have repeatedly struck the Tuapse refinery and offshore terminal, intensifying fires and an oil spill that authorities say remains under containment. Officials warn of ongoing smoke, benzene levels and environmental damage as Moscow argues this targets revenue; Kyiv says it disrupts Russia’s war effort. The global oil market remains sensitive amid these attacks.
Ukraine has targeted oil facilities in southern Russia and a refinery northeast of Moscow, with fires reported at several sites. Russia says drones have been intercepted and debris has caused damage in multiple regions. The strikes aim to cut Moscow’s war funding.
Ukrainian drone strikes and falling drone debris have caused fires at multiple Russian oil facilities this month, including an oil terminal in Novorossiysk that has wounded two people and reported damage at Taganrog and Armavir. Kyiv has been carrying out long-range strikes to disrupt Russian oil exports and revenues.