On February 15, 2026, Ukrainian drones struck the port of Taman in Russia's Krasnodar region, damaging an oil storage tank, warehouse, and terminals. Two people were injured and over 100 firefighters worked to contain multiple fires. The port handles oil products, grain, coal, and other commodities. Separate strikes hit Sochi and other coastal areas with minor damage.
The same day, falling debris from Russian drones damaged infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, disrupting power and water supply. These attacks are part of an ongoing pattern: Ukraine targets Russian oil export infrastructure to reduce Moscow's war revenue, while Russia strikes Ukraine's power grid to deny civilians heat and electricity during winter.
The attacks occurred days before the third round of US-brokered talks scheduled for February 17-18 in Geneva, approaching the February 22 fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. At the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed concern about the negotiation timeline, saying the US wants all agreements signed simultaneously while Ukraine wants security guarantees finalized first. Previous talks in Abu Dhabi failed to resolve issues including the future of the Donbas region, which Russia demands Ukraine cede. EU officials stated that key Russian demands like sanctions relief are European decisions, not American ones.