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Ukraine Strikes Russian Tuapse Oil Refinery, Causing Fire and Evacuations

Ukrainian drones struck the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia for the third time in 12 days, igniting a large fire and prompting evacuations. The attack, confirmed by the Ukrainian General Staff, followed previous strikes that had already halted operations at the Rosneft-owned facility. The incident intensified ongoing targeting of Russia's oil infrastructure by Ukrainian forces.

Ukrainian drones hit the Tuapse oil refinery on April 28, 2026, marking the third such attack in 12 days. The strike caused a massive fire and black smoke that filled the air near the Black Sea port of Tuapse, forcing residents to evacuate. The refinery, owned by Rosneft, had been operating halted since April 16 following an earlier drone attack. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the strike, while Russia has not yet commented on the incident. The attack is part of a broader pattern of Ukrainian strikes on Russia's oil infrastructure, with the frequency of such attacks increasing since March 2026. The Tuapse refinery, a key facility for oil exports, has been a target of multiple drone strikes, raising concerns about the environmental and economic impact of the conflict. Local officials reported that efforts are ongoing to contain an oil spill caused by the repeated strikes. Sources across multiple outlets, including Kyiv Independent, Ukrinform, BBC World, Reuters, RFE/RL, and SCMP, confirmed the strike and its consequences. There are no significant divergences in the reporting, though Ukraine did not immediately comment on the reports. The event underscores the escalation of attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure as part of the broader conflict.

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PublicRadio Free EuropeApr 28, 10:33 PM
Russia's Tuapse Oil Facility In Flames After Third Attack In Two Weeks

Residents living near the Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse evacuated as black smoke from a burning oil refinery filled the air. A Ukrainian drone strike hit the facility on April 28, the third such attack on Tuapse in a short period. Ukraine has targeted Russia's oil infrastructure for months.

IndependentKyiv IndependentApr 28, 10:26 PM
Ukraine war latest: Russia's Tuapse oil refinery disaster deepens after new drone strike - The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine war latest: Russia's Tuapse oil refinery disaster deepens after new drone strike  The Kyiv Independent

PublicRadio Free EuropeApr 28, 06:48 PM
Russia's Smoldering Black Sea Oil Refinery Struck Again

Ukrainian drones have hit the Tuapse oil refinery for the third time in two weeks, sparking a massive blaze and triggering evacuations.

PublicBBC WorldApr 28, 06:32 PM
Third Ukrainian strike hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations

Residents near a burning refinery in Tuapse are told to leave, as efforts continue to contain an oil spill caused by earlier strikes.

IndependentSouth China Morning PostApr 28, 03:35 PM
Ukrainian drone attack on Russian oil refinery causes major fire, officials say

A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a “large-scale fire” at ‌Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, forcing the evacuation of nearby buildings, local officials said on Tuesday. The Rosneft-owned refinery delivers oil products mainly for exports but operations have been halted since April 16 following an earlier drone attack, industry sources said. Ukraine did not immediately comment ⁠on the reports. Kyiv has stepped up strikes on Russia since March, with ‌US-brokered talks on the war in...

PublicRadio Free EuropeApr 28, 02:03 PM
Russian Black Sea Oil Facility On Fire Again After Ukrainian Strike

Ukrainian drones hit the large Russian Black Sea oil facility terminals at Tuapse for the third time in 12 days, sparking another billowing fire and prompting evacuations.

StateUkrinformApr 28, 01:25 PM
General Staff confirms another strike on Tuapse Refinery - Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency

General Staff confirms another strike on Tuapse Refinery  Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency

IndependentKyiv IndependentApr 28, 12:41 PM
Russia's Tuapse oil refinery disaster deepens after Ukraine's drones strike yet again - The Kyiv Independent

Russia's Tuapse oil refinery disaster deepens after Ukraine's drones strike yet again  The Kyiv Independent

WireReutersApr 28, 09:31 AM
Ukraine hits Russia's Tuapse oil refinery again, causing new fire - Reuters

Ukraine hits Russia's Tuapse oil refinery again, causing new fire  Reuters