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Ukrainian Drones Ignite Tuapse Oil Refinery, Smoke Engulfs City

5/2/2026

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Oil slicks and thick smoke now blanket the Black Sea resort of Tuapse following recent drone strikes.
Ukrainian drones hit Tuapse’s oil refinery and terminal, officials saying the refinery blaze out Thursday and terminal fire continuing Friday.
Authorities warned residents to stay indoors and keep windows closed while firefighting efforts continued.
Resident Svetlana told NBC News she smelled acrid stench, saw smoke, and feared speaking out.

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Volunteers Observe Toxic

Volunteer clean-up teams observed toxic black rain and oil slicks covering more than 50 km of the Black Sea coast.
Authorities warned residents to stay indoors and keep windows closed while fighting intense fires at the Tuapse oil refinery.
Health officials postponed issuing mask and indoor-shelter guidance for residents.
Schools closed Tuesday and Wednesday, while some kindergartens stayed open, raising community disruption concerns.

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

Oil slicks and thick smoke now blanket the Black Sea resort of Tuapse following recent drone strikes.
Ukrainian drones hit Tuapse’s oil refinery and terminal, officials saying the refinery blaze out Thursday and terminal fire continuing Friday.
Authorities warned residents to stay indoors and keep windows closed while firefighting efforts continued.
Resident Svetlana told NBC News she smelled acrid stench, saw smoke, and feared speaking out.

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