Russia shuts down key Black Sea export terminal in Novorossiysk after drone attack, Reuters reports
The Sheskharis oil terminal, one of Russia's main Black Sea export facilities, processes around 700,000 barrels of crude per day.
Russia has halted crude oil exports from the Sheskharis terminal in Novorossiysk, Black Sea, following a drone attack on Aug. 12, according to Reuters. The attack, carried out by Ukrainian forces, targeted the port infrastructure, piers, and air-defense positions, resulting in the death of an 8-year-old boy and injuries to eight others.
Russian authorities warned of a potential drone threat, leading to the suspension of operations at the terminal, which is Russia's primary oil export facility in the region, handling around 700,000 barrels of crude per day. The terminal's storage tanks were already at capacity, contributing to the shutdown. The attack targeted Russian air-defense positions and port infrastructure, causing significant damage to the facility.
This incident comes after President Zelensky vowed to continue strikes on Russian ports in retaliation for missile attacks against Ukrainian cities. Russia rejected Ukraine's offer of a Black Sea truce, rejecting the 2022-2023 grain initiative.
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