Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Huge Fire at Key Russian Oil Terminal The recent Ukrainian drone attack on a key Russian oil terminal in Novorossiysk has sparked widespread speculation about the motivations behind this latest salvo in the ongoing conflict.
The Kremlin portrays these strikes as wanton acts of aggression, but closer examination reveals a more nuanced picture.
The Sheskharis oil terminal and depot is a vital hub for Russia's state controlled Transneft pipeline network, serving both Moscow's energy needs and providing a lifeline to fund its four year invasion of Ukraine.