Ukrainian drone strikes turn major Russian oil refinery into 'volcano' along the Black Sea
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian drones attacked the Tuapse Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, on April 16, causing fires and explosions, including damage to fuel tanks and nearby residential buildings.
- The refinery, operated by Rosneft, is one of Russia's largest, with a processing capacity of about 12 million tons per year and significant importance for military fuel supplies.
- The attack resulted in civilian casualties, including the deaths of two children and injuries to two adults, leading to the cancellation of all classes in Tuapse on April 16.
- Ukrainian authorities confirmed the strike, highlighting the refinery's role in Russia's petroleum exports, while local reports indicated the fire spread to neighboring reservoirs.
- This attack is part of an intensified Ukrainian campaign over the past six months targeting Russian oil and gas infrastructure with long-range weapons.
