--- title: "Strikes on Crimea and Krasnodar: Zelenskyy Confirms Attack on Russian Logistics and Air Defense" description: "Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian strikes on Crimea and Krasnodar: S-400 air defense, an oil depot in Kerch, and the 'Kavkaz' port were hit. The operation was a response to Russian attacks and struck a blow to enemy logistics. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸš€" date: 2026-06-21T08:10:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/strikes-on-crimea-and-krasnodar-zelenskyy-confirms-attack-on-russian-logistics-and-air-defense tags: [] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Strikes on Crimea and Krasnodar: Zelenskyy Confirms Attack on Russian Logistics and Air Defense ![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms strikes on Crimea and Krasnodar, targeting Russian logistics and air defense systems](https://xab.info/media/2026/06/21/udary-po-krymu-i-krasnodaru-zelenskiy-podtverdil-ataku-na-logistiku-i-pvo-rf/udary-po-krymu-i-krasnodaru-zelenskiy-podtverdil-ataku-na-logistiku-i-pvo-rf-1.webp) Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out a large-scale operation, striking strategically important objects on the territory of occupied Crimea and near the Crimean Bridge. The attacks were aimed at disrupting the enemy's logistical chains and weakening its air defense systems. Information about the operation was confirmed by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his Telegram channel. According to him, the strikes were a direct response to Russian attacks against the civilian population. The Special Operation involved units of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Unmanned Systems Forces, the Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR), and Special Operations Forces. ### Attack Targets: From Kerch to Krasnodar The President noted that the targets were struck at a distance of about 300 km from the front line. Strikes were delivered on both sides of the Crimean Bridge, affecting maritime logistics for oil transport in the Krasnodar Krai and an oil depot in Kerch. According to Zelenskyy's statement, the following were hit: - Enemy military logistics facilities; - Four radar stations belonging to S-400 surface-to-air missile systems; - Two "Pantsir" systems. "Russia understands only force, and our long-range force is working for peace," the head of state concluded. ### Details from the General Staff The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine clarified the results of the night attack, which took place on the night of June 21. The oil terminal "TES-Terminal-1" in Kerch was hit, where a fire was recorded. The military emphasized that this terminal is one of the key centers for transshipment and storage of fuel and lubricants supplying the Russian occupation grouping. The port of "Kavkaz" in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation was also hit. A fire broke out on the port territory. According to military data, this port serves as an important logistics hub ensuring maritime communication between Crimea and the Krasnodar Krai, as well as being used to supply Russian troops. ### Previous Operations Recall that on the night of June 20, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine already carried out a large-scale operation against Russian military objects. According to the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdy "Madyar", four gas compressor stations in Crimea, the road bridge across the Henichesk Strait, and a number of fuel and military logistics facilities were hit.