Ukrainian Drone Attacks Spark Fires at Sochi Fuel Depots

Sep. 4, 2026 Smoke rises above the skyline of Sochi following a Ukrainian drone attack on Sept. 4, 2026. @exilenova_plus / Telegram Fires broke out at two energy facilities and one air defense base around the Black Sea port city of Sochi following a Ukrainian drone attack, Russian authorities and media reported on Friday. The Krasnodar region’s emergency headquarters confirmed at least one of the fires was at an oil depot. It said drone debris had been found across multiple locations, but added that no one was hurt. The exiled news outlet Astra, citing eyewitness videos and photos, reported that two oil depots caught fire overnight in Sochi’s Sirius and Adler districts. One of the depots, owned by Rosneft, is located next to Sochi International Airport, reports said. NASA’s fire monitoring service FIRMS showed an active fire near the airport as of 11 a.m. Moscow time. Astra also reported that a fire broke out at an air defense base that houses Russia’s S-300 or S-400 missile systems near Sirius. Authorities have not confirmed that report. Elsewhere, in the Belgorod region, authorities said five people were killed in Ukrainian attacks over the past 24 hours. They said paramedics were among those killed. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 490 drones across Russia and annexed Crimea between Thursday night and Friday morning. Read more about: Ukraine war , Sochi , Drones , Krasnodar Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more 3 Killed in Rostov Region as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Overnight Air Attacks Authorities in Kyiv, meanwhile, said Russian strikes on the city killed at least six people and injured 14 others, including a child. 2 Min read Feature 'A Bit Unusual': Russia's Sochi Resort Grapples With Ukrainian Drones Disruptions to daily life have become more frequent in this summer escape on the Black Sea as Ukraine ups its long-range drone strikes on Russia. 3 Min read Young Woman Fined for Filming Oil Depot Fire After Ukrainian Drone Attack The young woman and two others were forced to issue an on-camera apology for filming the burning oil depot near the resort city of Sochi. 1 Min read 2 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack Near Sochi Olympic Village Authorities said debris from a downed drone fell in the town of Adler, just south of Sochi, after it was intercepted by Russian air defense systems. 1 Min read