Tuapse refinery fire spreads to city streets

State of emergency declared in Tuapse district as refinery fire spreads.

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5 verified

Location

Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, Russia

Updated

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 14:27 UTC

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The fire at the Tuapse oil refinery, ignited by an overnight Ukrainian drone strike, continues to burn out of control, now threatening surrounding areas. Crude oil is spilling into the streets as the blaze spreads. A state of emergency has been declared throughout the Tuapse municipal district to coordinate response efforts. Emergency services are battling the fire but have not yet contained it.

Updates · 4

12h ago@NOELreports

New video shows burning oil products flowing through rivers and into the streets.

12h ago@NOELreports

Water supply has been suspended in Tuapse due to a power supply problem at a pumping station linked to the burning refinery. Governor Veniamin Kondratiev said the situation is difficult but under control, and residents of nearby streets are being evacuated.

12h ago@Osint613

New video shows crude oil spilling into the streets of Tuapse as the refinery fire spreads.

11h ago@NOELreports

A state of emergency has been declared throughout the Tuapse municipal district.

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