Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted oil refineries in southern Russia and the port of Taganrog on the Sea of Azov, according to reports from TASS and Asharq Al-Awsat.
The attacks, which occurred over the weekend, prompted local authorities to declare an emergency and evacuate residents from affected areas.
This marks a continuation of Kyiv’s campaign to degrade Moscow’s war-financing capabilities by targeting energy infrastructure and logistics hubs.
The strikes on Taganrog, a critical node for Russian naval and commercial activity in the Sea of Azov, raise immediate concerns about further disruptions to regional shipping routes.
With two oil tankers already set ablaze in the area in recent weeks, the risk of broader supply chain interruptions in the Black Sea corridor remains elevated.
Energy traders are closely monitoring the situation for signs of sustained damage to refining capacity or port operations.