Ukraine Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Temryuk Port as Attacks Hit 300,000-bpd Yaroslavl Refinery
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 1
Ukraine Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Temryuk Port as Attacks Hit 300,000-bpd Yaroslavl Refinery
2 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 1
Temryuk port in Russia's Krasnodar region caught fire on May 29 after a Ukrainian drone attack, regional authorities said, extending Kyiv's campaign from refineries to export infrastructure.
The latest strike came as Reuters tallied a broader escalation after stalled peace talks, with Ukraine increasingly targeting energy sites and ports deep inside Russia.
Yaroslavl's 15 million-ton-a-year refinery—about 300,000 barrels per day—was attacked on May 25, while Rosneft's Syzran refinery halted operations after a May 21 strike damaged a primary processing unit.
Tuapse, NORSI, Moscow and Ryazan were also hit in May, adding to earlier attacks on Ust-Luga, Kirishi and Primorsk, where drone strikes in March knocked out at least 40% of storage capacity.
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Ukraine’s May 28-29, 2026 Drone Strikes: Targeting Russia’s Oil Refineries and War Economy
Overview
On May 28-29, 2026, Ukraine launched drone attacks on key Russian energy infrastructure, focusing on the Yaroslavl oil pumping station and the vital Slavneft-YANOS refinery. These strikes are part of Ukraine’s broader strategy to weaken Russia’s war economy, disrupt military logistics, and undermine intelligence operations. By targeting critical oil facilities and logistics hubs, Ukraine aims to reduce Russia’s ability to fund and supply its military efforts. The campaign highlights Ukraine’s growing capability to strike deep inside Russia, increasing pressure on both Russia’s economy and its ability to sustain the ongoing conflict.