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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Terminal and Shadow Fleet Vessels in Primorsk and Novorossiysk

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Primorsk oil terminal, setting it on fire, and hit two shadow fleet tankers near Novorossiysk. Ukraine also targeted a Kalibr missile carrier named Karakurt in Primorsk. Russia responded with 268 drones and a ballistic missile, while Ukraine launched at least 334 drones.

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Primorsk oil terminal, setting it on fire, according to Deutsche Welle, France24, and Rte. Ukraine also struck two Russian shadow fleet tankers near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, as reported by Ukrinform, Kyiv Independent, and The Hindu. The exact number and names of the vessels vary between sources. Ukrinform and Kyiv Independent both mention the strike on a Kalibr missile carrier, but Ukrinform identifies it as the ship Karakurt in Primorsk, while Kyiv Independent places the attack on a patrol boat in Leningrad Oblast, citing Zelenskyy's statement.

Where Sources Diverge

The exact number of vessels struck and their names vary between sources.

dw

Ukraine hit two of Russia's shadow fleet tankers near Novorossiysk.

ukrinform

Defense Forces strike two vessels of Russian shadow fleet at Novorossiysk Port entrance.

kyiv-independent

Ukraine hits 2 Russian shadow fleet vessels near Novorossiysk port.

The exact location of the strike on the Kalibr missile carrier is not consistently reported.

ukrinform

Defense Forces strike Russian Kalibr carrier, the ship Karakurt, in Primorsk.

kyiv-independent

Ukraine strikes Russian Kalibr missile carrier, patrol boat in Leningrad Oblast, Zelensky says.

Timelines

Sources

IndependentThe HinduMay 3, 08:33 PM
Russia, Ukraine drones kill four; hit ‘shadow fleet’ tankers

Russia fired 268 drones and one ballistic missile in the overnight attack as Ukraine’s army launched at least 334 drones

PublicFrance 24May 3, 06:26 PM
Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Primorsk oil port

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Primorsk port and a number of vessels in the Baltic Sea on Sunday as part of a wave of attacks targeting Russian energy infrastructure. While Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said the strikes limit "Russia's war potential", Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that global oil prices may rise further if ​Ukraine continues to hit Russian oil infrastructure.

StateUkrinformMay 3, 03:45 PM
Defense Forces strike Russian Kalibr carrier, the ship Karakurt, in Primorsk - Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency

Defense Forces strike Russian Kalibr carrier, the ship Karakurt, in Primorsk  Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency

IndependentKyiv IndependentMay 3, 03:42 PM
Ukraine strikes Russian Kalibr missile carrier, patrol boat in Leningrad Oblast, Zelensky says - The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine strikes Russian Kalibr missile carrier, patrol boat in Leningrad Oblast, Zelensky says  The Kyiv Independent

PublicDeutsche WelleMay 3, 02:49 PM
Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Primorsk oil terminal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv also hit two of Russia's shadow fleet tankers near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. Two sides have continued to fire hundreds of drones at each other on a daily basis.

PublicRTEMay 3, 01:35 PM
Ukrainian drones hit Russian port, oil tankers and ships

Ukraine launched ⁠a wave of drone attacks on targets across Russia, hitting the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk and setting it on fire as well as striking a number of vessels, as it steps up attacks on energy infrastructure and other targets.

IndependentKyiv IndependentMay 3, 11:17 AM
Ukraine hits 2 Russian shadow fleet vessels near Novorossiysk port - The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine hits 2 Russian shadow fleet vessels near Novorossiysk port  The Kyiv Independent

StateUkrinformMay 3, 11:03 AM
Defense Forces strike two vessels of Russian shadow fleet at Novorossiysk Port entrance - Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency

Defense Forces strike two vessels of Russian shadow fleet at Novorossiysk Port entrance  Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency