Ukrainian drones strike oil facilities in Tuapse
Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Rosneft oil refinery in the port city of Tuapse, Russia, causing large fires. NASA FIRMS satellite data now shows heat signatures across the facility, indicating that storage facilities, processing units, and potentially terminal areas were compromised. The attack appears to have inflicted significant damage on a key Russian energy asset.
New details specify the target was Rosneft's Tuapse refinery, with hits on oil piers, storage tanks, and power units, and locals reported multiple explosions overnight.
Satellite fire monitoring data from NASA FIRMS confirms large ongoing fires in the port city following the attack.
The fire at the refinery continues, confirming the drone strike inflicted lasting damage.
New social media footage confirms the port facility in Tuapse is still burning heavily the morning after the initial strikes.
NASA FIRMS satellite data confirms the extent of the damage, showing heat signatures across storage, processing, and terminal areas.