Ukrainian Missiles and Drones Strike Russian Oil Terminals

On May 31, Ukrainian missiles and drones struck oil terminals in Russia's Krasnodar region, specifically targeting the port of Kavkaz and an oil depot. Ukrainian-made Neptune missiles were used in the attack, causing explosions and significant damage. Russian air defense systems failed to prevent the strikes.

(Updates with details of the attack, changes transliteration of Ukrainian Neptune missile) KYIV, May 31 (Reuters) -

Missiles fired by the Ukrainian navy struck an oil terminal at the Russian port of Kavkaz in the Krasnodar region on Friday, the Ukrainian military said via the Telegram messaging app. The military reported explosions at the site as it worked to verify the damage from the attack carried out with Ukrainian-made Neptune missiles.

Ukrainian drones also struck another oil depot in the Krasnodar region, the statement said. "Russia's 'modern' and 'effective' air defence system once again proved powerless against our missiles and unmanned systems and failed to protect important facilities used for logistics and supply of the Russian army," the Ukrainian military said.

The Russian defence ministry said on Telegram that its air defence systems destroyed five missiles and 29 drones targeting Krasnodar. Falling drone debris sparked a fire at an oil depot in the Temryuk district, damaging several tanks filled with fuel and injuring two people, according to local Russian officials.