Ukrainian drones hit Russian tankers and oil terminal’s pipeline at Black Sea port of Taman (MAP)

2025-12-22 13:32 4 min

Russian port infrastructure was damaged in an overnight drone strike on 21-22 December, with authorities reporting hits on tankers, an oil terminal, and piers in the settlement of Volna, according to the Operational Headquarters of Krasnodar Krai. The affected location is part of the Taman Port area, which lies along Russia’s eastern coast of the Black Sea.

As Russia’s war against Ukraine goes on, Kyiv keeps striking Russian fuel infrastructure — from oil depots, refineries, and pipelines to shadow fleet tankers and terminals. The goal is to disrupt military fuel supplies and cut revenues from petrochemical exports that help fund the invasion. Drones hit tankers, terminals, and piers in Volna

Russia’s Operational Headquarters of Krasnodar Krai said at 10:23 p.m. on 21 December that drone "debris" damaged a pipeline at one of the terminals in Volna, Temriuk district. Officials reported no casualties and said the fire covered 100 square meters. Firefighting and emergency teams were working at the site.

Liga noted that the Volna settlement in Temriuk district hosts part of the large Taman Port. The facility handles export cargo including oil, gas, ammonia, grain, and ore, and has terminals for large vessels.

At 2:39 a.m. on 22 December, the same Russian office reported that two piers and two vessels were damaged by drones in Volna. According to the statement, everyone aboard the ships was evacuated. Authorities said no crew members or onshore personnel were injured. The pier damage led to fires spanning between 1,000 and 1,500 square meters. Emergency and specialized services were continuing firefighting efforts.

The pro-Kremlin Telegram channel Shot said explosions were heard in Slaviansk district on the evening of 21 December, with preliminary reports indicating air defenses were engaging Ukrainian kamikaze drones.

Shot said locals reported at least five explosions and saw bright flashes in the sky. Engine sounds were also heard.

Residents told Shot they heard at least ten explosions and saw a glow from the fire. Flashes were visible from the Black Sea side.

According to Krasnodar Krai’s administration, the fire had been extinguished. Two storage tanks were also affected by falling debris. Officials claimed there was no oil spill.

Russia’s Ministry of Defense claimed its forces intercepted 41 fixed-wing drones overnight on 22 December, including three over Krasnodar Krai.