Ukrainian Strike Kills One, Wounds 3 in Southern Russia

By AFP June 13, 2026 Yandex Maps A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and wounded at least three others in southern Russia, regional authorities said Saturday, while nearly 100 people were fighting to extinguish a fire caused by the attack. The strike damaged port installations in the Temryuk district on the Sea of Azov, near the Kerch Strait, which separates mainland Russia from the Crimean peninsula, which has been occupied by Moscow since 2014. “As a result of falling drone debris, a fire broke out at a maritime terminal... one person was killed,” Krasnodar region Governor Veniamin Kondratyev posted on Telegram. He added that, according to initial reports, at least three people were wounded and that 96 people had been drafted to fight the blaze. The Russian army said it had shot down a total of 177 Ukrainian drones overnight. Ukraine has stepped up its campaign of attacks within Russia in recent months, claiming fair retaliation for Moscow's own massive bombardments across the more than four-year-long conflict. Kyiv insists that the Ukrainian army first and foremost targets military installations and energy infrastructure, in a bid to deprive the Kremlin's war chest of vital fossil fuel revenues. Read more about: Krasnodar , Drones 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 Ukrainian Drone Attack on Tuapse Port Kills 1 The overnight strike is the second to damage the strategic oil export hub in less than a week. 2 Min read Kremlin Slams ‘Irresponsible’ Ukrainian Drone Attacks on TurkStream and Blue Stream Compressor Stations Gazprom said the Russian military intercepted 26 Ukrainian drones targeting its energy sites in the Krasnodar region this week. 2 Min read Ukrainian Drone Attacks Spark Blazes at Seaport and Oil Refinery in Southern Russia Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems destroyed nearly 150 drones overnight across Russia and in annexed Crimea. 2 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