Ukrainian drones strike port, oil depot in southern Russia, authorities say
Ukrainian drones targeted a tanker at the port of Taganrog and an oil depot in Armavir, southern Russia. Authorities reported that the fires were extinguished and no significant oil spill occurred, although two individuals were injured. The Rostov region governor noted that nearly 50 drones were intercepted in the area amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
- ▪Ukrainian drones struck a tanker at the port of Taganrog and an oil depot in Armavir.
- ▪Fires at both locations were extinguished, with no oil spill reported.
- ▪Two people were injured in the attacks, and a local state of emergency was extended.
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Ukrainian drones strike port, oil depot in southern Russia, authorities saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 30, 2026, 03:29 PMUpdated May 30, 2026, 03:29 PMMOSCOW, May 30 - Ukrainian drones struck a tanker at Russia's port of Taganrog overnight and hit an oil depot in the city of Armavir, authorities in the southern regions of Rostov and Krasnodar said on Saturday.Rostov region Governor Yury Slyusar said on Telegram that fires on the tanker and in the port of Taganrog - a city of about 240,000 - had been extinguished, with no oil spill reported.
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