Russian Port, Fuel Tanks Hit in Drone Attack on Black Sea Region

Article content(Bloomberg) — Russia’s Black Sea coastal region came under heavy drone attack overnight, with damage reported on infrastructure at the Taman seaport and fuel tanks.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentAir defenses battled to repel Ukrainian drones throughout the night in the assault on Krasnodar region, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said in a Telegram post early Sunday.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentThe heaviest damage was reported in the settlement of Volna in the Temryuk district, where the Taman port is located. A fuel storage tank, warehouse facilities and port terminals were hit in the attack, according to the governor.Article contentArticle contentEmergency services deployed 126 personnel and 34 units of equipment to contain several fires. Two people were hospitalized and are receiving medical assistance, according to officials.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentTaman port is located on a peninsula, across the strait from Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014. The facility, which was attacked in December, handles oil, liquefied petroleum gas, grains, fertilizers and other cargo.Article contentElsewhere, the coastal city of Sochi suffered one of its most prolonged and intense attacks yet, Mayor Andrey Proshunin said. Minor damage was reported there and in the village of Yurovka near Anapa, according to authorities.Article contentRussia has repeatedly struck Ukrainian cities and damaged the country’s energy infrastructure with fresh salvos of cruise and ballistic missiles, combined with swarms of explosive-laden drones, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power and heating amid freezing temperatures. Ukraine retaliates with attacks on Russian refineries, oil terminals, ports and parts of the power grid in the southern areas and bordering regions. Article contentRead: Ukrainians Defy Russia’s Attempts to Freeze Them Into Submission (1)Article contentLast week, Russia’s Belgorod region reported that more than 220,000 users were left without power after an attack. Local authorities are working to restore hot water supply to affected homes, but residential buildings connected to the centralized heating system will not be able to receive hot water until the end of the heating season, the local administration said on Saturday. The season typically ends in April or early May.Article contentArticle contentTrending As U.S. companies return to Venezuela's oilfields — one Canadian driller has a head start Oil & Gas This TSX top gainer's 25% leap prompts TD analyst to predict 'upward financial revisions' this year Investor Subscriber only. Donald Trump plans to roll back tariffs on steel and aluminium goods Subscriber only Financial Times Ontario issues first permit that opens up old mine tailings for exploration Mining ‘Chicken Little’ worth about $4 million is scared she won’t have enough to retire on Retirement Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. As U.S. companies return to Venezuela's oilfields — one Canadian driller has a head start Oil & Gas This TSX top gainer's 25% leap prompts TD analyst to predict 'upward financial revisions' this year Investor Subscriber only. Donald Trump plans to roll back tariffs on steel and aluminium goods Subscriber only Financial Times Ontario issues first permit that opens up old mine tailings for exploration Mining ‘Chicken Little’ worth about $4 million is scared she won’t have enough to retire on Retirement