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Ukrainian Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Russian Oil Terminal

4/6/2026

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A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at the Sheskharis oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia, on April 6.
The attack targeted Russia's energy infrastructure to diminish oil revenue.
The fire affected the key pier of Transneft, the country's oil pipeline monopoly.
Berth 1 can service tankers up to 250,000 metric tonnes.
Berth 2 can service tankers up to 90,000 tonnes.

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A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at the Sheskharis oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia, on April 6.
The attack targeted Russia's energy infrastructure to diminish oil revenue.
The fire affected the key pier of Transneft, the country's oil pipeline monopoly.
Berth 1 can service tankers up to 250,000 metric tonnes.
Berth 2 can service tankers up to 90,000 tonnes.