Tuapse refinery fires visible on satellite

New satellite images show the fire at the Tuapse oil refinery has spread south toward the port export terminal after a Ukrainian strike.

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2 verified

Location

Tuapse, Russia

Updated

Monday, 20 April 2026 at 14:08 UTC

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Ukrainian forces have conducted another drone strike on Russia's Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea coast, causing large-scale fires visible overnight. Satellite images released by Radio Svoboda now show the fire has spread south of the initial blaze, moving closer to the port's export terminal. This indicates the strike caused further impact on critical oil storage and shipping infrastructure at one of Russia's key energy facilities.

Updates · 1

20 Apr@NOELreports

New satellite images show the fire has spread south toward the port export terminal, indicating further damage to oil storage and shipping infrastructure.

e/eineurope · topic · T-02233cycle Monday, 20 April 2026 at 14:08 UTC · first reported 20 Apr