16 APR 2026
RussiaTuapse, Krasnodar Krai, Russia

Tuapse refinery drone strike kills 2 civilians

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 15:51 UTC · 3 sources

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces have attacked the Rosneft oil refinery, its adjacent oil depot, and the Black Sea export terminal in the port city of Tuapse, Russia. The strike caused significant damage and a major fire that continues to burn. New video footage circulating on social media shows the extensive scale of the blaze, with flames and thick black smoke visible over the port area. The attack is part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign to target Russian energy infrastructure.

Updates
7h agoSupernova+

The attack is now attributed to Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, and witnesses report multiple fires visible from the Tuapse railway station.

6h agoSupernova+

New video footage shows the extensive scale of the fire at the facility.

Key Details
Civilian fatalities: 14-year-old girl, adult woman
Residential buildings damaged
Sources
TGКирилл Фёдоров / Война История Оружиеview8h ago
TGSupernova+view8h ago
TGSupernova+view6h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 15:51 UTC · First reported: 8h ago