Russian Black Sea town hit by refinery strikes
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- Category: Russia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 07:48 UTC
- Sources: Moscow Times
The town of Tuapse has been affected by a series of fires and an oil spill caused by strikes on the local oil refinery. The scene is described as apocalyptic with toxic air, black rain, and bird deaths.
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