Ukraine Renews Drone Strikes on Russian Energy Sites

Ukraine renewed drone attacks on Russian oil and gas infrastructure on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, two days after a three-day ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump expired. Officials said the strikes hit sites in Russia’s southern Krasnodar and Astrakhan regions, including facilities linked to the port of Taman and a gas processing plant near the Caspian Sea. Russia’s defence ministry said it intercepted and destroyed 286 Ukrainian drones overnight.

Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian energy facilities as the war enters its fourth year, aiming to disrupt revenue from the energy sector that supports Moscow’s military operations, officials said. Regional authorities in Krasnodar reported that drone fragments fell near an industrial facility and sparked a fire in the village of Volna, where terminals tied to Taman port are located.

Authorities in Astrakhan said debris from a separate drone attack caused a fire at a gas processing plant that also produces fuel. The plant is located about 1,675 km (1,040 miles) from the Ukrainian border, officials said.

Fires reported in Krasnodar and Astrakhan

Local officials confirmed the fires and said there were no casualties or injuries. Igor Babushkin, the governor of Astrakhan, wrote on Telegram that all incoming drones were either shot down or neutralised by electronic warfare systems.

“The debris caused a fire,” Babushkin said, adding that the blaze was expected to be extinguished within a few hours. Officials did not provide additional details on damage to the Astrakhan facility.

Ceasefire ends as energy infrastructure remains a target

The reported attacks came shortly after the end of a three-day truce that both sides had previously accused each other of violating. The incidents highlight the continued focus on energy infrastructure as both countries pursue military pressure away from the front lines.

Officials are expected to provide further updates on the extent of damage and the operational impact at the affected sites as emergency work continues.