Ukrainian drone attack causes major fire at Russian oil refinery
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 07:35 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tuapse oil refinery has caused a large-scale fire, forcing the evacuation of nearby buildings. The refinery delivers oil products mainly for exports.
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