Drone attack sparks fire at Novorossiysk oil depot, two injured

September 9, 2026 at 10:22 AM2 min

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A drone attack on Novorossiysk overnight on September 9 caused a fire at an oil depot and injured two people. Debris from downed drones damaged windows in two apartment buildings in the Vostochny district. Emergency services remain on site as recovery work continues.

Key Facts

Two people were injured after being caught in the open during the drone attack on Novorossiysk, according to Mayor Andrei Kravchenko.
The fire broke out at an oil depot after drone debris fell on the site, igniting several technical and administrative buildings.
Windows were shattered in two apartment buildings in the Vostochny district of Novorossiysk.
Independent OSINT group ASTRA reported a fire at the Novorossiysk fuel oil terminal and published eyewitness videos showing a large blaze and dark smoke.
Traffic on Magistralnaya Street and water supply were restored by morning, according to city authorities.

Attack and Fire

Novorossiysk came under drone attack on the night of September 9, according to Mayor Andrei Kravchenko. Debris from downed drones fell on the territory of enterprises and near residential buildings. The falling debris caused a fire at an oil depot, where several technical and administrative buildings caught fire. Fragments of drones also fell on the territory of a fuel terminal. Independent OSINT analysis by ASTRA reported a fire at the Novorossiysk fuel oil terminal and published eyewitness videos showing a large blaze and a column of dark smoke.

Casualties and Damage

Initially, authorities reported no casualties, but later Mayor Kravchenko said that, according to preliminary data, two people who were in open space were injured. Windows were shattered in two apartment buildings in the Vostochny district. Operational and special services worked at the scene. The mayor urged residents to be cautious and not approach discovered drone debris. Authorities repeatedly warned residents not to publish photos and videos of air defense operations.

Recovery and Aftermath

By morning, city authorities reported that restoration work was underway. Traffic on Magistralnaya Street was resumed and water supply was restored, according to Andrei Kravchenko. The drone attack alert was later canceled, though authorities maintained a warning about the threat of drone use for some time. The mayor later reported that there was no danger to residents and guests of Novorossiysk.