April 28, 2026

Drone debris sparks fire at Russian oil refinery, prompting evacuation of nearby residents

Drone debris struck an oil refinery in Tuapse in the early hours of April 28, setting it on fire, the operational headquarters of Krasnodar Krai reported.

Drone debris sparks fire at Russian oil refinery, prompting evacuation of nearby residents

TL;DR

  • Drone debris struck the Tuapse oil refinery on April 28, causing a fire.
  • The operational headquarters of Krasnodar Krai reported no casualties but urged nearby residents to evacuate.
  • Kedr Media reported large smoke columns, a burning smell, and petroleum products in the Tuapse River.
  • Local residents reported explosions and air defense activity, indicating a prolonged drone attack.
  • The refinery has been attacked multiple times in recent days.
  • Previous attacks resulted in a four-day fire, 'oil rains,' and exceeded permissible levels of benzene and xylene.
  • Authorities advised residents to close windows, limit outdoor activity, and wear masks, while school classes continued.

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