The situation regarding the protection of strategic objects on the occupied Crimean peninsula has once again become a subject of close attention. In Feodosia, where a major maritime oil terminal is located, Russian occupation authorities attempted to modernize the air defense system by installing anti-drone nets over the storage tanks. However, according to intelligence data and reports from local residents, these measures proved ineffective against modern Ukrainian attack methods.
The impotence of anti-drone nets against Ukrainian strikes
Photos published in open sources demonstrate large-scale mesh structures stretched over the territory of the oil depot. These nets are designed to intercept kamikaze drones and protect fuel tanks from direct hits. Nevertheless, according to a report from the Telegram channel "Crimean Wind," reviewed by RBC-Ukraine, these engineering structures failed to prevent another attack. Ukrainian forces successfully struck the facility, and preliminary data indicates this is already the tenth strike on this infrastructure.
Catastrophic state of infrastructure
The consequences of constant attacks on Crimean infrastructure are becoming increasingly devastating. According to sources, only a few tanks on the Feodosia oil depot territory remain undamaged. The rest of the tanks have either been destroyed or put out of commission during previous operations. The terminal, which is a key element of logistics for the occupation forces, is effectively paralyzed, creating serious problems with fuel supply in the region.
Chronology of fires: from April to August 2026
The history of attacks on this facility includes numerous episodes, each accompanied by large-scale fires. On the night of April 23, 2026, a series of powerful explosions rocked Feodosia, with strikes hitting the "Marine Oil Terminal" territory. Witnesses reported that two tanks were burning, and a pillar of fire was visible from several kilometers away. Later, in October 2025, the complex burned for two days after a drone strike, with the most powerful fire observed in the north-eastern part of the base. The last recorded flare-up occurred on July 18, 2026, preceding the current incident.
Contradictory data
The question of the exact number of attacks remains a subject of discussion. The "Crimean Wind" report notes that local residents and observers have "lost count" trying to determine exactly how many times the oil depot has burned. Sources cite two figures: 9 or 10. This discrepancy may be due to some attacks causing fires that were extinguished quickly and received little coverage, or different sources counting cumulative strikes on the entire terminal territory differently. Nevertheless, the fact that the facility is under constant pressure and is being systematically destroyed is beyond doubt for all parties.
