Ukraine to keep targeting Russian energy after hitting sea terminal

Ukraine's SBU security service claimed responsibility for an attack that sparked fires at Russia's Tamanneftegaz terminal on March 19, 2024. This strike is part of Ukraine's ongoing strategy to target Russian energy infrastructure, aiming to disrupt Moscow's war financing. The SBU stated that the operation was successful and that further actions against Russian energy facilities are planned. The Tamanneftegaz terminal is a significant facility for oil and petroleum product transshipment, located in the Krasnodar region of southern Russia. Ukrainian officials have previously indicated their intent to escalate attacks on Russian oil and gas infrastructure, viewing it as a critical vulnerability for the Russian economy and its ability to fund the ongoing conflict. These attacks aim to reduce Russia's export revenues and demonstrate Ukraine's capability to strike deep within Russian territory.