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Ukrainian Drones Ignite Third Tuapse Refinery Fire, Emergency Declared

4/28/2026

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Ukrainian drones struck the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia for the third time this month, igniting a large fire.
The blaze forced the evacuation of nearby residents.
Governor Veniamin Kondratyev declared a serious state of emergency in response.
Local authorities also announced an environmental state of emergency after the repeated attacks.

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Ukrainian drones struck the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia for the third time this month, igniting a large fire.
The blaze forced the evacuation of nearby residents.
Governor Veniamin Kondratyev declared a serious state of emergency in response.
Local authorities also announced an environmental state of emergency after the repeated attacks.