Large-scale Fire at the Oil Depot in Novorossiysk After Drone Attack

06/08/2026

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On the night of Monday, June 8, complaints were made in the Krasnodar Territory of the Russian Federation about an attack by Ukrainian UAVs. In particular, it was loud in Novorossiysk, where the Grushova oil transshipment terminal was again the target of drones.

This facility is located in a mountainous area – in Hrushova Balka near the city. The Russians posted footage online in which explosions can be heard.

After the UAV hits, a large-scale fire broke out at the oil depot.

Novorossiysk attacked by drones: a large-scale fire broke out at the oil depot. Photos and video

“Grushova” is one of the largest transshipment oil depots in the Caucasus, which is part of the Sheskharis industrial complex (Chornomortransnafta JSC).

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As OBOZ.UA reported, on the evening of May 22, Novorossiysk complained about an attack by Ukrainian UAVs. Air defense tried to work on the targets, but it is known that it was hit –
the port was hit, fires broke out at the oil terminals “Grushova” and “Sheskharis”, the damage was confirmed by the commander of the SBS, Robert Brovdy.

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