Ukraine Damages 5 Tanks at Russia's Tamanneftegas Hub, Knocking Out 2 Loading Arms
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Updated · Kyiv Post · Jun 13
Ukraine Damages 5 Tanks at Russia's Tamanneftegas Hub, Knocking Out 2 Loading Arms
3 articles · Updated · Kyiv Post · Jun 13
Summary
Ukrainian special forces said a coordinated drone raid severely damaged the Tamanneftegas terminal in Krasnodar, hitting five petroleum and liquefied-gas tanks, two marine loading arms and nearby logistics infrastructure.
The operation also targeted Russian air defenses around the site, with Ukraine saying drones suppressed anti-aircraft positions and cleared the way for follow-on strikes on parking and warehouse areas.
At least 1 person was killed and 3 wounded, while nearly 100 Russian responders were deployed to fight the fire at the strategic port facility on the Taman Peninsula.
Ukraine cast the strike as part of a broader campaign to choke fuel revenues and disrupt maritime resupply to Russian forces on the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson fronts after earlier attacks on refineries and fuel plants.
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Overview
On June 13, 2026, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) launched a major drone strike on the Tamanneftegaz oil and gas terminal, one of Russia’s largest facilities for handling liquefied petroleum gas. The SBU claimed responsibility, stating their goal was to systematically deprive Russia’s war machine of resources. The Tamanneftegaz terminal is crucial for exporting energy products through the Black Sea and Sea of Azov and includes vital storage for propane and butane. This attack is part of Ukraine’s ongoing strategy to target key Russian energy infrastructure and weaken Russia’s ability to fund its military operations.