Ukraine says it hit Russia's Sheskharis oil terminal on Black Sea
Ukraine's military reported a successful strike on Russia's Sheskharis oil terminal in the Black Sea. This attack is part of Ukraine's broader strategy to target Russian oil facilities to diminish revenue used for the war. Additionally, Ukrainian drones have recently targeted other military and industrial sites in Russia, including a chemical plant and naval vessels.
- ▪The Ukrainian military struck the Sheskharis oil terminal and Grushova oil depot.
- ▪A fire was reported at the Sheskharis terminal following the attack.
- ▪Ukrainian drones have attacked 13 major Russian oil facilities in May alone.
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Ukraine says it hit Russia's Sheskharis oil terminal on Black SeaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 23, 2026, 09:35 PMUpdated May 23, 2026, 09:35 PMKYIV, May 23 - The Ukrainian military said on Saturday it had struck Russia's Sheskharis oil terminal - one of the largest on the Black Sea - and the nearby Grushova oil depot.The overnight attack sparked a fire at the Sheskharis terminal, Ukraine's general staff said on the Telegram app. It also said that a tanker named Chrysalis was hit in the Black Sea.Ukraine has sharply increased the number and scale of its strikes on Russian oil refining and transportation facilities in recent months, seeking to reduce Russia's revenues from oil and gas exports, which the Kremlin uses to finance its war.The commander…
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