Ukrainian Forces Conduct Strikes Against Russian Military-Related Facilities
Units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces carried out strikes overnight on May 23 against several key Russian military-related facilities, including the Sheskharis oil terminal, the Grushova oil depot, and a tanker belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.
The Sheskharis oil terminal, located in Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Territory, Russian Federation, was hit – impacts and a fire at the terminal have been confirmed. According to the General Staff, the Sheskharis oil terminal is one of Russia’s largest oil terminals on the Black Sea and is part of the system operated by Transneft. The facility has an annual throughput capacity of up to 75 million tons of oil and storage capacity of around 1.28 million cubic meters. It is used for the transshipment of oil and petroleum products for export and also supports the logistical needs of the Russian military.
Strikes Target Key Infrastructure
In addition to the Sheskharis oil terminal, Ukrainian forces struck the Grushova transshipment oil depot in the same area near Novorossiysk. A fire was reported at the site. The Grushova oil depot is a key component of the Sheskharis complex and one of the largest storage facilities in southern Russia. Its total tank capacity reaches approximately 1.2–1.4 million cubic meters. The facility is used for storing, transshipping, and transporting oil and petroleum products, including for the military logistics of the aggressor state.
Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Targeted
Furthermore, an area in the Black Sea used as a base for vessels of Russia’s shadow fleet was targeted. The strike on the tanker CHRYSALIS has been confirmed. This highlights Ukraine’s efforts to disrupt Russia’s ability to circumvent international sanctions and maintain its military capabilities.
Additional Strikes Conducted Across Ukraine
Ukrainian forces also struck enemy communications hubs in Krasnorichenske (Luhansk region) and Smile (Zaporizhzhia region), as well as a logistics warehouse in Frolivske (Zaporizhzhia region). In the Donetsk region, Ukrainian troops hit an enemy ammunition depot in Prechystivka. These strikes demonstrate Ukraine’s commitment to defending its territory and disrupting Russian military operations.
Original Article: AFU General Staff confirms strikes on Sheskharis terminal, oil depot, Russian shadow fleet tanker — Ukrinform