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Ukraine drone strikes kills one, sparks fire at Russian port of Temryuk, governor says

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Posted on June 13, 2026

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Ukrainian Drone Strike Causes Death, Fire at Temryuk Russian Port Facility

Impact and Details of Recent Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Infrastructure

Fatal Attack at Temryuk Port Facility

MOSCOW, June 13 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and sparked a fire at a sea terminal in the southern Russian port of Temryuk, in the Krasnodar region, governor Veniamin Kondratiev said on the Telegram messaging app.

Ongoing Strikes on Russian Energy Infrastructure

Ukraine continues to pummel Russia's energy infrastructure as peace talks to resolve the Ukraine war have stalled.

Previous Drone Attacks in Temryuk

Temryuk was previously targeted by Ukrainian drones in late May, when Kyiv's security service said it had struck a gas terminal there.

Separate Strike in Volgograd Region

A separate strike on Saturday sparked a fire in an industrial area of the Kotovo district in the Volgograd region, regional authorities said, citing governor Andrei Bocharov.

Details on Damage and Affected Facilities

Bocharov did not disclose details of the damage or identify the facilities affected.

Suspension of Oil Processing at Volgograd Oil Refinery

On June 1 Reuters reported that the Lukoil-owned Volgograd oil refinery in Russia's south, has suspended oil processing since May 29 following a Ukrainian drone attack.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by ReutersWriting by Maxim RodionovEditing by Louise Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • The June 13 Ukrainian drone attack on Temryuk resulted in one fatality and triggered a fire at the port’s sea terminal, per regional governor Veniamin Kondratiev. (uk.marketscreener.com)
  • Russia’s focus on energy infrastructure has made Temryuk, which handles LPG, oil products, petrochemicals, grain and food commodities, a repeated target—including a December 2025 strike on an LPG transshipment terminal. (streetinsider.com)
  • The Temryuk strike comes amid a broader campaign by Ukraine to degrade Russia’s energy logistics across regions—from Volgograd to Tuapse and Baltic ports—to exert economic and military pressure while peace talks remain stalled. (investing.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at the Russian port of Temryuk?
A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and started a fire at a sea terminal in Temryuk, Krasnodar region.
Has Temryuk been targeted by Ukrainian drones before?
Yes, Temryuk was previously targeted in late May when a gas terminal was struck by Ukrainian drones.
What other Russian energy facilities have been affected by drone attacks?
The Volgograd oil refinery suspended oil processing after a Ukrainian drone attack at the end of May.
Are there details on the damage to other affected facilities?
Regional authorities in Volgograd did not disclose specific details about the damage or affected facilities.

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