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Videos and photos showed a large fire on the pier of the terminal, located on the Black Sea, late Saturday. Witnesses reported at least three blazes, including on the tanker.
Regional officials confirmed a drone attack damaged a vessel and port and terminal infrastructure, deck superstructure, and buildings. They said preliminary information indicated no casualties.
The terminal in the port city of Tuapse is a vital hub operated by Russia’s State oil company Rosneft.
Ukraine has stepped up its attacks with drones since the start of August on Russian facilities supporting the 45-month full-scale invasion. It has struck at least 16 of 38 oil refineries, curbing output by around 20%; gas pipelines; railway hubs; chemical and electrical factories; and other infrastructure.