The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ unmanned aerial vehicle units attacked an oil terminal in Feodosia: what is known
8 April 20:20
On the night of April 8, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Force struck the Maritime Oil Terminal in Feodosia.
The information about the attack was confirmed by the commander of the Unmanned Systems Force, Madyar, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
According to him, the operation was carried out by pilots of the 9th “Kairos” Battalion of the 414th Separate Brigade “Madyar’s Birds.”
The military command has not yet disclosed details of the damage.
What local sources are reporting
The Telegram channel “Crimean Wind” previously reported that following the attack on the oil depot, two fuel tanks—a large one and a smaller one—caught fire.
According to their information:
- the fire was visible from a distance of over 20 kilometers;
- the fire engulfed part of the terminal’s territory.
There is no official confirmation of the extent of the damage yet.
Reaction of the occupying administration
The occupation authorities in Feodosia announced traffic restrictions on several streets adjacent to the oil depot.
The reasons for the restrictions were not officially specified.
Why this facility is important
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Marine Oil Terminal in Feodosia is a key hub for the supply of fuel and lubricants.
Fuel is delivered through it:
- by sea to Crimea;
- to the occupied territories in southern Ukraine.
Previous attacks
Ukrainian forces have already attacked this facility on multiple occasions.
Specifically:
- On October 6 and 13 of last year, strikes caused a massive fire that lasted several days;
- attacks were also recorded in 2023 and 2024.
Following previous strikes, the occupying authorities declared a man-made emergency and evacuated the population near the facility.
