It is also creating a huge spilled oil mess in the Black Sea.
Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery is now burning out of control this morning after an overnight Ukrainian drone raid.
Locals report that additional oil storage tanks exploded. pic.twitter.com/PN6YwLkQ3j
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) April 28, 2026
Water supply has been suspended in Tuapse after a power supply problem at a pumping station linked to the burning refinery. Governor Veniamin Kondratiev said the situation is difficult but under control, while residents of nearby streets are being evacuated. #Russia pic.twitter.com/6gb4JsAIxI
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) April 28, 2026
Putin finally notices smoke over Tuapse: “strikes on energy facilities may cause serious environmental consequences.”
This is YOUR war, Vladimir. The consequences are yours too. pic.twitter.com/u9L86JycFr
— Maria Avdeeva (@maria_avdv) April 28, 2026
Burning oil is literally flowing down the streets of Russian Tuapse right now. Rivers of fire from the refinery after Ukrainian drone strikes. Black toxic rain falling on the city, smoke choking the air for hundreds of kilometers. pic.twitter.com/Ci9B2NwabN
— Iuliia Mendel (@IuliiaMendel) April 28, 2026
h/t JustmeTX