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Drone Strikes Spark Tuapse Refinery Fire, Black Smoke Blankets City

4/26/2026

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Drone strikes on April 16 and April 20 ignited the Tuapse refinery fire, producing black smoke that spread for miles.
The headquarters sent 276 firefighters and 77 vehicles to an uncontrolled blaze while monitors recorded benzene, xylene and soot above safety limits, prompting a warning three days later.
Residents filmed black rain and soot coating streets, describing a disaster while authorities advised staying indoors, wearing masks and cleaning homes with wet methods.

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Story summary

Drone strikes on April 16 and April 20 ignited the Tuapse refinery fire, producing black smoke that spread for miles.
The headquarters sent 276 firefighters and 77 vehicles to an uncontrolled blaze while monitors recorded benzene, xylene and soot above safety limits, prompting a warning three days later.
Residents filmed black rain and soot coating streets, describing a disaster while authorities advised staying indoors, wearing masks and cleaning homes with wet methods.