Drone attack causes fire at Russia's Tuapse refinery, authorities say
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a significant fire at the Tuapse refinery in Russia, marking the third strike on the Black Sea port in less than two weeks. President Putin condemned the attacks as increasingly targeting civilian infrastructure, while Ukraine's military confirmed its involvement in the strike. The incident has raised concerns about environmental consequences and has led to evacuations in the area.
- ▪The drone attack on the Tuapse refinery was confirmed by Ukraine's military.
- ▪Putin stated that drone strikes against civilian infrastructure are becoming more frequent.
- ▪At least three people have been killed in the recent strikes, with one incident causing an oil spill at sea.
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New Ukrainian strike on Russia's Tuapse refinery, Putin says attacks more intense on civilian targetsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSmoke rises from the direction of the Tuapse Refinery, after what authorities said was a drone strike, in Tuapse, Krasnodar Region, Russia, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on April 28, 2026. SOCIAL MEDIA/via REUTERSPublished Apr 28, 2026, 01:32 PMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 03:28 AMListenMOSCOW, April 28 - A Ukrainian drone attack caused a major fire at a Russian oil refinery in the city of Tuapse on Tuesday, officials said, in what President Vladimir Putin described as evidence of increased Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets.It was the third attack on the Black Sea port in less than two weeks.Ukraine's…
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