The Ukrainian air strikes on Russian-controlled maritime oil terminal in Feodosiia, occupied Crimea. The facility was hit multiple times this month. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says Russia may never be able to fix the terminal.
Ukraine’s October strikes left major damage at Feodosia oil terminal
In its 18 October report, ISW says the attacks "appear to have significantly degraded the terminal, and it is unclear when or if Russia will be able to repair it."
Satellite imagery from Planet, taken on 17 October and published a day later, shows extensive destruction to multiple fuel tanks after Ukrainian strikes on 6, 7, and 13 October.
According to Ukraine-based open source intelligence group Frontelligence Insight, at least 11 main oil storage tanks and six smaller day or additive tanks were destroyed or severely damaged in the attacks. As of 17 October, the group assessed that 19 main tanks and six smaller tanks were no longer operational.
The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed on 15 October that at least 16 oil tanks had been damaged.
Repairs unlikely as Ukraine threatens renewed strikes
Frontelligence Insight noted that Russia will likely struggle to restore the Feodosiia terminal. The group added that any repair attempts could be targeted again by Ukraine.
Investigative journalist Mark Krutov from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) published satellite photos comparing the terminal’s condition in 2022 and October 2024, showing cumulative damage from past Ukrainian strikes. These images indicate that previously damaged parts of the facility had not been repaired before the latest attacks.
ISW says the Ukrainian campaign targeting Russian oil infrastructure in occupied Feodosia has reduced the terminal’s ability to provide fuel and lubricants to the Russian military.
“Ukraine’s sustained strike campaign on Russian oil refineries is imposing worsening gasoline shortages on occupied Crimea,” the think tank concluded.
