The Defense Forces of Ukraine conducted a large-scale operation against strategic Russian targets in Novorossiysk and occupied Crimea. During the mission, Ukrainian units hit the frigate Admiral Makarov, the drilling rig Syvash, and the Sheskharis oil terminal. Russian authorities confirmed numerous explosions and infrastructure damage caused by a massive drone swarm.
The Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) reported on the successful destruction of enemy assets. Operators from the 1st Separate Center of the USF successfully struck the Project 11356R frigate, Admiral Makarov. This ship frequently launches Kalibr cruise missiles against Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure. Although the crew attempted to repel the attack using onboard air defense, the vessel sustained damage near the Sheskharis terminal.
Furthermore, operators from the 413th Separate Regiment “Reid” hit the self-elevating drilling rig Syvash. Russia utilized this platform in the Black Sea as a mobile base for radar systems and air defense. The USF carried out this mission in cooperation with the Ukrainian Navy’s deep strike units. Each target was strategically selected to undermine the Kremlin’s maritime dominance and economic stability.
Impact on Russian oil export infrastructure
Explosions continued throughout the night of April 6 in Novorossiysk. Residents reported strikes near the port, home to one of Russia’s largest oil terminals. Governor Veniamin Kondratyev confirmed damage to several enterprises but avoided naming the specific facilities. According to the Astra Telegram channel, the primary target was the Sheskharis terminal, which is vital for Russian oil exports in the southern region.
Simultaneously, massive drone strikes occurred across occupied Crimea. Explosions were recorded near the Belbek and Kacha airfields, as well as in Sevastopol, Kerch, and Dzhankoi. The occupation administration closed the Kerch Bridge for several hours during the alert. While the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have intercepted nearly 200 drones, monitoring groups noted a shortage of missiles in Russian Pantsir systems.
Previously, The Ukrainian Review reported that Ukrainian forces struck a strategic Russian refinery and oil port, significantly disrupting the aggressor’s logistics.
