Russian Sheskharis Oil Terminal Suspends Loading After Ukrainian Drone Strikes

Russia’s largest Black Sea oil port, the Sheskharis terminal in Novorossiysk, has suspended operations following an increase in Ukrainian drone attacks in the surrounding region. Shipping data and satellite imagery confirm the facility has not loaded crude oil since July 22. While bad weather can disrupt operations, a storm warning did not take effect until late Thursday, two days after the final loading occurred. The shutdown follows heightened drone activity that also prevented tankers from…