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Tuapse refinery burns after Ukraine drone strike
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:20 UTC · 4 sources
Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai with drones, causing a significant fire. The resulting smoke cloud has moved approximately 120 kilometers from the site, visible in satellite imagery. The attack is part of a broader Ukrainian campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure. Russian authorities are assessing the damage and responding to the blaze.
Updates
5h agoSupernova+
Video footage shows Russian air defense systems actively engaging in Tuapse following the drone strike.
5h agomonitorwar
The message adds that the fire created a cloud that moved 120 km into the Black Sea, a new detail about the environmental impact.
5h ago@Tendar
Satellite imagery shows the resulting smoke cloud has moved approximately 120 kilometers from the site.
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:20 UTC · First reported: 6h ago