Russia and Ukraine Trade Strikes on Black Sea Ports Overnight
(Bloomberg) -- Russia and Ukraine struck each other’s Black Sea ports overnight, damaging infrastructure including an oil refinery.
A drone attack on the Russian coastal city of Tuapse damaged a berth at the port and equipment at the local refinery, according to a statement from the emergency services. Fires at both sites were put out, while several residential buildings were also damaged. Two people were hospitalized.
The Tuapse refinery, owned by Rosneft PJSC, has a processing capacity of about 240,000 barrels a day and produces mainly fuel oil, naphtha and diesel for export.
In Ukraine, Russian forces struck the port city of Odesa, injuring at least six people and damaging residential properties and infrastructure, according to the local authorities. Some residents are without power, water and heating.
Moscow and Kyiv have repeatedly targeted each other’s Black Sea ports in recent months, compounding challenges for shippers of various commodities from grains to oil.
In December, Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy assets have hit a monthly record. Russia, meanwhile, has continued to target energy and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine.
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