Oil on Fire - Spectacular Explosions in Russia as Ukraine Strikes Krasnodar Krai

2026-03-16 | UPDATES #146 | Spectacular explosions in Russia – Ukraine has gone after something bigger than another refinery fire and more consequential than just another spectacular ammo dump explosion on Russian soil. Overnight on March 11–12, 2026, Ukrainian drones struck infrastructure at the Tikhoretsk oil pumping station in Krasnodar Krai — a hub that multiple outlets describe as one of the largest oil logistics nodes in southern Russia. Reuters, citing a source in Ukraine’s SBU, says the strike hit the pumping station and triggered a large fire. Russian regional authorities also acknowledged the attack and said emergency crews were fighting a blaze. ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------A REQUEST FOR HELP!I'm heading back to Kyiv next month, to film, do research and conduct interviews. The logistics and need for equipment and clothing are a little higher than for my previous trips. It will be cold, and may be dark also. If you can, please assist to ensure I can make this trip a success. My commitment to the audience of the channel, will be to bring back compelling interviews conducted in Ukraine, and to use the experience to improve the quality of the channel, it's insights and impact. Let Ukraine and democracy prevail! https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrashttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformationNONE OF THIS CAN HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU!So what's next? We're going to Kyiv in April 2026 to film on the ground, and will record interviews with some huge guests. We'll be creating opportunities for new interviews, and to connect you with the reality of a European city under escalating winter attack, from an imperialist, genocidal power. PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: Reuters, March 12, 2026 — Ukrainian drones hit oil hub in Russia’s Krasnodar region. Kyiv Independent, March 12, 2026 — Major Russian oil hub hit in Ukrainian drone strike in Krasnodar Krai, SBU source says. Ukrinform, March 12, 2026 — SSU strikes one of largest oil hubs in southern Russia in Tikhoretsk, source says. Ukrainska Pravda, March 12, 2026 — Ukraine’s Security Service behind drone attack on oil depot in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai – UP sources. Ukrainska Pravda, March 12, 2026 — Oil depot on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai after drone attack – photos, video. Kyiv Post, March 12, 2026 — Ukraine Hits One of Southern Russia’s Largest Oil Transshipment Hubs. UNITED24 Media, March 12, 2026 — Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Key Russian Oil Storage Facility in Krasnodar Region. Reuters, March 2, 2026 — Black Sea’s Novorossiysk port suspended loadings after a major Ukrainian drone attack. Reuters, February 24, 2026 — Transneft cuts pipeline oil intake after drone attack on key pumping station. Reuters, February 24, 2026 — UK targets Russia’s Transneft in new sanctions on Ukraine war anniversary. Reuters, March 12, 2026 — Oil jumps 7% as Iran escalates attacks on Gulf shipping. SPRAVDI / Stratcom Centre on X, March 12, 2026 — social-media reaction referenced in breaking coverage.----------