A fire broke out at an oil terminal in the southern Russian Krasnodar region on Saturday, according to reports. The Tikhoretsk facility is one of the most important hubs for the oil industry in southern Russia, according to sources. The cause of the fire is unknown, officials said.
The emergency management agency reported on Telegram that 224 firefighters and 56 vehicles are fighting the flames at the terminal in Tikhoretsk. The scale of the response underscores the strategic importance of the terminal, which is a critical node for transporting crude oil and refined products. The extent of the damage and any potential casualties have not been confirmed.
Authorities have not provided an estimate of how long it will take to extinguish the fire. The incident comes amid a pattern of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. Ukraine has repeatedly attacked Russian oil industry facilities, according to reports.
The attacks are an attempt to damage Russia's most important source of revenue to finance the war against Ukraine, according to sources. The Tikhoretsk terminal, operated by Transneft, is a key hub for Russia's oil industry in the south.