Ukrainian Drones Strike Key Russian Oil Infrastructure

Ukrainian drones have targeted the Tikhoretsk oil pumping station in Russia's Krasnodar region, as reported by Ukraine's SBU security service. The Tikhoretsk hub is a crucial oil transshipment point in southern Russia. The attack resulted in significant damage, triggering a large-scale fire at the site.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 12-03-2026 14:37 IST | Created: 12-03-2026 14:37 IST
Ukrainian Drones Strike Key Russian Oil Infrastructure
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Ukrainian drones have launched an attack on the Tikhoretsk oil pumping station located in Russia's Krasnodar region, according to an official from Ukraine's SBU security service.

As a major oil transshipment hub in southern Russia, Tikhoretsk houses a large oil depot and terminal, making it a strategic target.

The strike recorded a successful hit, leading to a massive fire outbreak, reported the official.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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