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Drone attack causes fire at Russia's Tuapse refinery, authorities say

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Posted on April 28, 2026

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· Last updated: April 28, 2026

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Ukrainian Drone Strike Sets Off Blaze at Russia's Tuapse Oil Refinery

Details of the Tuapse Oil Refinery Attack

MOSCOW, April 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, causing a fire, authorities said on Tuesday.

Recent Drone Attacks and Consequences

It was the latest of repeated drone attacks in the past few weeks on the Rosneft-owned refinery and the port of Tuapse that led to an oil spill at sea and a blaze that took several days to put out.

Impact on Refinery Operations

The refinery, which delivers oil products mainly for exports, had stopped operations from April 16 after a drone attack, industry sources have said.

Escalation of Ukrainian Strikes

Ukraine has ramped up its strikes on Russia since March as the U.S.-brokered peace talks have been paused with Washington mainly focusing on the war in Iran.

Tuapse Refinery Production Capacity

The Tuapse refinery has annual production capacity of about 12 million metric tons, or 240,000 barrels per day, turning out naphtha, diesel, fuel oil and vacuum gasoil.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Christopher Cushing and Clarence Fernandez)

Key Takeaways

  • On April 28, Ukrainian drones reignited fires at the Tuapse refinery, the latest in a series of strikes that had halted operations since April 16. The facility processes around 12 million metric tons annually (about 240,000 barrels per day) and produces naphtha, diesel, fuel oil, and vacuum gasoil (unn.ua).
  • Prior strikes on April 16 and April 20 damaged port infrastructure and storage tanks, stalling oil product shipments and forcing an indefinite operational shutdown (unn.ua).
  • Russia had attempted to reroute exports via the Novorossiysk port after drone attacks disrupted its terminal there; now Tuapse, a key Black Sea export hub, faces a prolonged outage, further straining Russia’s energy logistics amid Ukraine’s intensified drone campaign (hydrocarbonprocessing.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the fire at Russia's Tuapse refinery?
The fire was caused by a Ukrainian drone attack according to Russian authorities.
Who owns the Tuapse oil refinery?
The Tuapse refinery is owned by Rosneft.
What are the production capabilities of the Tuapse refinery?
The refinery produces about 12 million metric tons annually, or 240,000 barrels per day.
How has the conflict affected refinery operations?
Repeated drone attacks led to halted operations and an oil spill in the Black Sea.
What products does the Tuapse refinery produce?
Naphtha, diesel, fuel oil, and vacuum gasoil are among its main products.

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