Sheskharis Oil Terminal (Novorossiysk)
Krasnodar Krai
Transneft
Novorossiysk Sheskharis oil terminal (Transneft) is Russia primary Black Sea crude export hub, receiving oil via the main Transneft trunk pipelines (including from Kazakhstan via the CPC pipeline) and loading it onto tankers at the deepwater offshore berths. It handles tens of millions of tonnes of crude per year and is the exit point for a significant share of Russian Black Sea seaborne exports.
Strikes: 3
Fire at terminal, 2 injured, exports disrupted, General Staff confirmed strike.
Ukrainian drone strike damaged oil pipelines near Berths 1 and 2 of the Sheskharis terminal, along with custody transfer units and shut-off valves controlling the loading berths. Export operations temporarily suspended.
Reported strike near the Sheskharis terminal (Novorossiysk); impact not independently confirmed.