16 APR 2026
RussiaTuapse, Russia

Tuapse port fire spreads to nearby tanks

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:47 UTC · 6 sources

A large fire continues to burn at an oil tank and loading pier in the port city of Tuapse, Russia, following a reported Ukrainian drone strike overnight. The blaze has now spread to nearby storage tanks, with a film crew dispatched to the scene to document the incident. Russian authorities are investigating the attack, which is part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure. No casualties have been reported, but the fire poses significant environmental and economic risks.

Updates
12h agoSupernova+

New video footage shows smoke continuing to rise from the port area.

12h agoSupernova+

New video footage shows the intense flames and thick black smoke over the harbor, confirming the fire's continued intensity.

12h agoSupernova+

New video from the scene confirms the fire is still active and spreading.

11h agoSupernova+

A film crew has been sent to the scene to document the ongoing fire.

Sources
TW@NOELreportsview12h ago
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:47 UTC · First reported: 12h ago