Russian drones strike Kernel vegetable oil terminal in Chornomorsk

Russian drones attacked port infrastructure in Chornomorsk in Odesa Oblast and damaged a vegetable oil transshipment terminal belonging to Kernel, the largest producer of sunflower oil in Ukraine, on the night of 2-3 May.

Source: Kernel press release dated 4 May, obtained by Ekonomichna Pravda

Details: Direct hits destroyed and damaged storage tanks, causing a leak of more than 1,100 tonnes of product. The company said the oil did not enter the sea.

A fire that engulfed part of the production facilities was extinguished. Flames and drone debris also damaged equipment, office premises, logistics infrastructure and four railway tank cars.

Due to significant damage, the facility has suspended the intake and shipment of products. One employee was injured and is in a moderate condition; there is no threat to his life.

The company said it is using partner port terminals in Odesa and on the Danube, as well as rail transport, to fulfil export contracts.

Background: In August 2024, an oilseed processing plant belonging to Kernel in western Ukraine was damaged in a Russian drone attack.

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