RussiaTuapse, Russia
New explosion at Tuapse oil refinery
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 08:30 UTC · 3 sources
A large fire is burning at an oil tank and loading pier in the port city of Tuapse, Russia, following a reported Ukrainian drone strike. Visual confirmation from social media shows the port area ablaze with a significant smoke plume. This incident is the latest in a series of attacks targeting Russian energy infrastructure.
Updates
14h ago@Tendar
New reports confirm the fire has spread to an oil loading pier at the facility.
13h ago@Tendar
Visual confirmation from social media shows the port area on fire.
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 08:30 UTC · First reported: 14h ago