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UAV event in Tuapse, Rosneft Terminal area, Russian Federation on Thu 16th April 2026

16th April 2026

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Deep-strike units of the Special Operations Forces struck several facilities at an oil terminal in the Black Sea port of Tuapse, Krasnodar Territory, Russia.

Source : SSO press service on social networks

Details: It is noted that the operation was carried out jointly with the SBS, SBU, and GUR.

The affected oil terminal is owned by the Russian company Rosneft and is part of the Tuapse Refinery. The enterprise produces gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil and petrochemical raw materials for the domestic market and export.

Ukrainian drones damaged deep-sea oil tankers, pipelines, and tanks at the marine terminal and Tuapse Oil Refinery. A major fire broke out at the site.

Literally: "Destroying the enemy's maritime and oil infrastructure reduces its economic and logistical capabilities, as well as reduces its ability to circumvent international sanctions and fill its budget.

The SSR conducts Deep-strike strikes on enemy targets deep inside Russian territory and continues asymmetric actions to strategically weaken the enemy in order to wage war against Ukraine.

What preceded it: Videos and photos of a fire and thick smoke rising from a refinery in Tuapse, Russia, were shared on social media . Local authorities claimed a drone attack.

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