Ukrainian Drone Strike Triggers Large Fire at Tuapse Oil Refinery in Russia
A major oil refinery in Tuapse, located on Russia's Black Sea coast in the Krasnodar Krai region, was struck by long-range Ukrainian drones for the third time this month. The strike triggered a large fire, forced the evacuation of nearby residents, and left an oily "black rain" residue over the resort town.
Date: April 30, 2026
Location: Krasnodar Krai, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: explosion
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Washington Post