The fire had been put out, and there were no oil spills that had been reported because of the attack, Regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko was quoted as saying by news agency DW. More than 60 drones had been brought down across the area, the Regional Governor said on the Telegram app.
Ukraine has fired drones at Russian energy infrastructure in recent months to damage the whole Russian economy and fuel supplies to their forces.
Russia's 'shadow fleet' hit
Near the entrance to the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, Ukraine hit two shadow fleet tankers, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was quoted as saying Sunday.
The shadow tankers are aged vessels which were used to ship Russia's authorised oil across the world, he added.
"These tankers had been actively used to transport oil — not anymore," Zelenskyy said on Telegram.
On the same day, he reached the capital of Armenia, Yerevan, ahead of the European Political Community summit, which was held the next day.
"Many meetings ahead. The key priority is more security and coordination for all of us," Zelenskyy wrote on X.
Zelenskyy, during the Yerevan summit, told Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo that an agreement "in the format of the Drone Deal" would help in strengthening their bilateral ties. He also thanked the Norwegian PM for his support for Ukraine.
Daily drone attacks continue
Ukraine fired 334 drones at Russia overnight, Moscow's Defence Ministry said. Russia fired 268 drones and one ballistic missile at Ukraine, Kyiv's air force said.
The regional governor said that a man was killed in a Ukrainian drone attack near Moscow.
Attacks in Ukraine's southern Odesa region, home to vital export terminals, led to the deaths of two people, regional Governor Oleg Kiper said.
"Facilities and equipment for the port infrastructure were also damaged," he said.
Another third person was killed during a Russian strike in the frontline region of Kherson, southern Ukraine, according to officials.
Ukraine launched a massive, coordinated drone wave targeting key Russian energy and military infrastructure.
1. Key Highlights of the Operation
Port of Primorsk Hit: A night-time drone strike caused a fire at the Primorsk port facility in the Leningrad region, over 620 miles (1,000 km) from the Ukrainian border.
The terminal, operated by Russia's state-owned pipeline company Transneft, handles hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil per day. Vessels and Naval Targets: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that operations also successfully targeted:
A Karakurt-class guided missile corvette.
A patrol boat.
Three tankers forming part of Russia's shadow fleet, which are used to bypass Western price caps and sanctions on crude oil exports.
Large-Scale Engagement: Russian defense ministries reported intercepting 334 drones overnight, while the Ukrainian Air Force tracked hundreds of incoming missiles and drones across the front lines and border regions.
2. Strategic Impact
Disrupting Supply Chains: Primorsk accounts for a significant portion of Russia's Baltic exports.
Repeated disruptions at major hubs like Primorsk and Ust-Luga have cost Russia an estimated $2.2 billion in lost revenue during the spring of 2026. Targeting the Shadow Fleet: By striking tankers outside Novorossiysk, Ukraine is directly targeting the maritime infrastructure that allows Moscow to offset its economic strain and fund its ongoing invasion.
Global Market Response: Kremlin officials warned that further reductions in Russian oil export volumes could drive global crude prices higher, with prices already elevated following regional tensions in the Middle East.
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