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UAV event in Novorossiysk, Sheskharis Oil Terminal area, Russian Federation on Mon 6th April 2026

6th April 2026

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Ukraine carried out a massive drone attack on the Sheskharis Oil Terminal in Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai.

While most of the drones were shot down, several impacts to Pier no. 1, Pier no. 2, and other port infrastructure was recorded. Several fires broke out and at least one oil spill is confirmed. One drone (possibly affected by electronic warfare) hit an apartment building.

Russia utilised more than 70 interceptor missiles from Pantsir, S-300, and BUK-M3 systems.

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Novorossiysk ( Sheskharis Oil Terminal area )

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