Satellite image of burning oil terminal in occupied Kerch published
A satellite image of a complex for transshipping petroleum products and liquefied natural gas in occupied Kerch has been published online. It was attacked by Ukrainian drones overnight on June 21.
The satellite image of the facility was published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
The drones struck “TES-Terminal”—a modern complex for transshipping fuel oil, liquefied natural gas, and light petroleum products. It is located in the port of occupied Kerch.
A photo taken after the attack shows that the drones struck the complex’s tank farm. As a result of the strikes, a massive fire broke out there.
In a photo taken before the attack, at least seven storage tanks for petroleum products can be seen. It is impossible to say exactly how many of them caught fire because the smoke from the blaze obscured most of the tanks.
Radio Liberty reports, citing its own analysis of the image, that 4–5 tanks were engulfed in flames.
Videos are circulating online in which eyewitnesses show the scale of the fire at the port of Kerch.
As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, on the night of June 21, the Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out a massive attack on Crimea. Air defense systems, as well as an oil depot in occupied Kerch, were targeted.
It was also reported that Ukrainian drones struck three ferries at the Kerch ferry crossing. Later, the occupiers announced that ferry service would be suspended indefinitely.
We also reported that as of today, June 21, the free sale of fuel in Crimea has been suspended for both individuals and businesses.