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Ukraine drone strikes Russian oil terminal in Tuapse

Ukrainian drones have struck a major Russian oil terminal in Tuapse, causing massive fires and damaging port infrastructure.

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Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, Russia
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Friday, 17 April 2026 at 13:50 UTC
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Ukrainian forces conducted drone strikes on the Tuapse marine terminal and oil processing facilities in Russia's Krasnodar Krai region. The attack ignited multiple storage tanks, creating a large fire complex visible from space with a 200-kilometer smoke plume. The strikes also damaged port piers and oil-loading infrastructure, with reports suggesting a possible hit on a tanker that left its captain hospitalized. This represents a significant escalation in Ukraine's campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure deep behind enemy lines.
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