Ukraine strikes Russian Black Sea energy hub Novorossiysk

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffApril 6, 2026 at 04:14 PM

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On April 6, 2026, Ukraine reportedly struck a Russian warship and a drilling rig in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, Russia's largest southern oil export terminal. According to Ukraine's drone forces commander, the attack targeted the Admiral Makarov missile carrier. The attack is part of Ukraine's increased efforts to disrupt Russian energy exports and reduce Moscow's revenue. Russian authorities reported injuries in Novorossiysk and claimed to have downed 148 Ukrainian drones. Videos verified by Al Jazeera showed a fire at one of the oil port's docks. The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal, which exports oil from Kazakhstan and includes US oil companies as shareholders, is also located in the Novorossiysk port area.

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Novorossiysk is Russia’s largest oil exporting outlet on the Black Sea.

factual100% confidence

The attack targeted the Admiral Makarov missile carrier in the port of Novorossiysk.

factual — Robert Brovdi, Kyiv’s drone forces commander90% confidence

Ukraine struck a Russian warship and a drilling rig in the Black Sea.

factual — Ukrainian military90% confidence

Air defence units downed 148 Ukrainian drones over a three-hour period.

factual — Russia’s military80% confidence

At least eight people, including two children, were injured in Novorossiysk.

factual — Russian authorities80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Kazakhstan 30% ExxonMobil 30% Chevron 30% Moscow 40% Andrei Kravchenko 40% Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) 40% Admiral Makarov 50% Robert Brovdi 60% Black Sea ×470% Novorossiysk ×780% Ukraine ×790% Russia ×790%

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russia 100% ukraine 100% energy infrastructure 90% novorossiysk 80% black sea 80% drone attacks 70% oil exports 70% energy revenues 50% warship 50% caspian pipeline consortium 40%

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Ukraine

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