Ukraine targets Russian oil port and refinery in military operation
March 23, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Ukraine Conducts Airstrikes Against Russian Oil Infrastructure
A Ukrainian military operation targeted two key facilities in Russia on Monday, resulting in significant damage and fires at both locations. The first target was a major oil terminal located at Primorsk, approximately 1,400 kilometers from the border with Ukraine.
Separately, a refinery in Ufa was also hit by the attack. Satellite imagery provided to Al Jazeera has confirmed the presence of fires and destruction at both sites.
The exact details of the operation are not yet available, but it is reported that the strikes occurred over 1,400 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The extent of the damage and any potential casualties have not been disclosed by either side.
Details about the military operation and its objectives remain unclear. However, it has been confirmed that both facilities were targeted in a single operation.
Source: Al Jazeera