Krasnodar, January 22. The fire on the territory of the port terminal in the settlement of Volna has been completely extinguished. This was reported by the operational headquarters of the Krasnodar region.
In total, as a result of a UAV attack yesterday evening in the Temryuk district, 4 storage tanks were damaged.
Earlier, open burning of a tank on the territory of the port terminal in the settlement of Volna was extinguished, and the fire source of the second tank was fully put out.
The group involved in firefighting was increased to 208 people and 51 pieces of equipment.
Krasnodar
Krasnodar is a major city in southern Russia, founded in 1793 as a fortress named Yekaterinodar (meaning “Catherine’s Gift”) in honor of Empress Catherine the Great. It served as the historical and cultural center of the Kuban Cossacks before being renamed Krasnodar (“Red Gift”) in 1920 following the Russian Revolution. Today, it is a vibrant administrative and economic hub for the surrounding agricultural region.
Volna
“Volna” is a common place name in Slavic regions, often referring to coastal areas, resorts, or cultural centers. Without a specific location, it is impossible to provide a definitive history, but a notable example is the **Volna Sanatorium** in Sochi, Russia, a historic Soviet-era health resort built in the 1930s on the Black Sea coast. Generally, sites named “Volna” (meaning “wave”) are frequently associated with maritime culture or recreational facilities.
Temryuk district
The Temryuk district is located in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai on the Taman Peninsula, bordering the Sea of Azov. Historically, the area has been significant since ancient times, with Greek colonies and later the medieval Tmutarakan principity; in the modern era, it became a key Cossack and military region. Today, it is known for its archaeological sites, mud volcanoes, and as part of the Kuban wine-making region.
