Drones hit port and refinery in Russia's Tuapse, sparking fire – video

Iryna Vakuliuk - 20 April, 06:08

Fire at the scene. Photo: Exilenova+

Drones have struck the port and oil refinery in Tuapse in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, causing a fire.

Source: Astra, a Russian media outlet; Exilenova+ Telegram channel; Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratyev

Details: Eyewitnesses reported that drones had attacked both the port and the refinery in Tuapse. Explosions were heard and a major fire broke out.

In addition, temporary restrictions on take-offs and landings were introduced at airports in Krasnodar and Gelendzhik.

Kondratyev later reported that, according to early reports, one person had been killed and another injured. He also added that the attack had damaged a gas pipeline and shattered windows in several buildings in Tuapse.

For reference: The Tuapse Oil Refinery is a strategically important facility operated by Rosneft. It is one of Russia's largest oil refineries, specialising in primary oil refining.

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