Novorossiysk is in the news as Ukraine hits Russia’s Black Sea oil hub, shipping facilities, and energy infrastructure. A major port city in Krasnodar Krai, Russia.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Novorossiysk, Russia, early on February 10, 2026. The quake was felt strongly but caused no reported damage or injuries. Regional seismic activity is common, with moderate earthquakes occurring every few years in the Krasnodar region.
Ukrainian forces struck the Sheskharis oil terminal and Novorossiysk naval base in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight. The attack caused a large fire, wounded five, and disrupted air traffic. Russia intercepted Ukrainian drones, and the incident follows previous strikes on key Russian energy infrastructure. The US warned Ukraine to avoid targeting American interests.
Ukrainian drones attacked port infrastructure in Russia’s Krasnodar region, damaging buildings and injuring three. Russia reported intercepting 172 drones over the Black Sea and southern regions. The attack disrupted air traffic and targeted the Sheskharis oil terminal, a key export facility supporting Russian forces in Ukraine.
Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, including the Novorossiysk port and the Sheskharis terminal, damaging facilities and causing fires. Russia reports multiple drone interceptions and damage to energy facilities, while Ukraine aims to reduce Moscow's revenue from oil exports supporting its war effort.
Ukraine launched drone strikes on key Russian oil infrastructure in Novorossiysk, damaging a mooring point and igniting fires at oil reservoirs. The strikes target Russia's Black Sea export facilities amid ongoing conflict, impacting global oil supplies and Russia's energy exports.
Ukraine and Russia have announced a temporary ceasefire from Saturday to Sunday, coinciding with Orthodox Easter. Ukraine has expressed willingness to abide by the truce, while Russia describes it as a humanitarian measure. Both sides have previously declared short truces amid ongoing hostilities, with concerns over violations and the potential for lasting peace.
Russian oil exports have increased significantly in March, reaching $19 billion, driven by higher prices and port disruptions. Ukraine's strikes on Russian infrastructure aim to reduce Moscow's oil revenue, which is fueling its war efforts. Russia is responding by cutting output as damage accumulates at key ports.
Since late April 2026, Russia and Ukraine have been exchanging large-scale drone and missile attacks nightly. Russia has struck Odesa, Dnipro, Kherson, Donetsk, Sumy and Zaporizhzhia regions, damaging ports, hospitals and homes and killing civilians; Ukraine has struck Russian border regions, oil terminals and industrial sites, and both sides report heavy interception rates.
Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes on oil infrastructure across Russia, with officials citing two tankers near Novorossiysk and the displacement of capacity from Primorsk and other ports. Russia reports drone debris and casualties at home as Ukraine continues to target key export terminals, aiming to limit Russia’s oil revenue.