Russia6d ago
Tuapse oil 'rain' after refinery fire
A major fire at the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia is causing an oily rain to fall on the city.
Sources
6 verified
Location
Tuapse, Russia
Updated
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 10:00 UTC
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Synthesis · 6 sources
The major fire at the Tuapse oil refinery and marine terminal in Russia continues to burn following a Ukrainian drone attack on April 20. Firefighting efforts are ongoing, with the sustained blaze now causing an oily rain to fall on the city of Tuapse, creating hazardous conditions for residents. The incident has forced the shutdown of the Rosneft-operated facility and caused significant air pollution.
Updates · 5
6d agoSupernova+
The Tuapse Prosecutor's Office has issued a public statement denying reports of panic among residents.
6d agoБелорусский силовик 🇧🇾
The Operational Headquarters provided new details on the firefighting response, stating 276 people and 77 units of equipment are now involved.
6d ago@Osint613
New video footage from today shows the fire is still ongoing.
6d agoКирилл Фёдоров / Война История Оружие
Russian health authorities have issued urgent warnings to Tuapse residents about toxic smoke from the burning terminal, advising them to stay indoors, keep windows closed, and take other precautions.
6d agoSupernova+
The fire is now causing an oily rain to fall on the city of Tuapse.
e/eineurope · topic · T-04305