In a significant escalation of its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, Ukraine’s military announced on October 6, 2025, that it had successfully struck the Marine Oil Terminal in Feodosia, located in Russian-occupied Crimea.
This attack is part of a broader series of long-range drone operations targeting key Russian assets, including explosives factories and ammunition depots.
The Feodosia terminal, the largest oil transshipment facility in Crimea, has been a critical node in Russia’s fuel supply chain since the peninsula’s occupation in 2014.
The strike has sparked a massive fire, raising concerns about disruptions to regional energy supplies and broader implications for global oil markets. Details of the StrikeUkraine’s General Staff confirmed the operation via Telegram, stating that unmanned systems forces targeted the Feodosia terminal overnight.
The attack involved long-range drones, with Russia’s Defense Ministry claiming to have downed 251 Ukrainian drones across 14 regions, including 40 over Crimea.
Satellite imagery and local reports indicate two major fire hotspots at the site, confirming a direct hit on storage facilities.
The terminal, operated as a transshipment complex, handles the transfer of oil and petroleum products between railway tank cars and maritime vessels.
This strike follows a pattern of Ukrainian operations aimed at degrading Russia’s logistical capabilities, with similar attacks on refineries and depots in recent months.
Damage Impact
The immediate aftermath saw a massive blaze erupt at the terminal, with fires raging across key storage areas.
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The facility’s storage capacity is estimated at 250,000 cubic meters (approximately 250,000 tons) of fuel, much of which is believed to have been compromised.
Pumping infrastructure, capable of handling over 1,500 tons of fuel per hour, may also have sustained damage, though exact assessments are pending.
Social media footage and eyewitness accounts from occupied Crimea show thick smoke and ongoing flames, disrupting local power for around 40,000 residents in nearby Belgorod Oblast due to related strikes.
While Russia has downplayed the extent, independent monitoring groups like Crimean Wind confirm significant structural impacts, potentially rendering parts of the terminal inoperable for weeks or months.
🔥 Ukraine struck the #Feodosia oil storage facility in Crimea last night.
📍 45°04’08”N 35°23’44”E | Capacity: 250,000 tons | Supplies Russia’s Black Sea Fleet & ground forces
💥 The strike caused a substantial fire; emergency services are working to contain it.#Ukraine #Crimea pic.twitter.com/FhnNSJKtJi— Conflicthistory and News (@chc_and_news) October 6, 2025
Potential Loss to the Market
The Feodosia terminal plays a vital role in Russia’s oil logistics, with an annual throughput capacity of around 5.6 million tons (equivalent to about 112,000 barrels per day).
Its disruption could exacerbate existing strains on Russian refining and export capabilities, which have already seen up to 40% of capacity curtailed by prior Ukrainian drone attacks.
Analysts estimate that this could force Russia to reduce crude oil output, as state pipeline operator Transneft has warned of accepting lower volumes into its system.
Broader market losses might include heightened volatility in global oil prices, particularly if Russia increases imports from allies like Belarus, China, Singapore, and South Korea to offset domestic shortages.
In the short term, the strike could lead to localized fuel price spikes in occupied territories and mainland Russia, potentially costing millions in lost revenue and repair expenses.
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