Ukrainian drone strike sets ablaze Russian oil tanker in Tuapse port
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Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:51:00 +0200

Ukrainian journalist Andrii Tsaplienko reported the information.Tsaplienko noted that five drone strikes were recorded. The strikes caused a tanker fire and disabled at least four oil loading and unloading stands.Earlier, Reuters reported the strike, citing the authorities of Krasnodar Krai.According to reports, drone debris fell on an oil tanker, damaging its deck superstructure and igniting a fire. The crew were evacuated. Buildings and other port infrastructure were also reportedly damaged.Additionally, drone fragments damaged a residential building in the nearby Sosnovy settlement and partially affected the local railway station.For reference: Tuapse port is a key hub for exporting Russian oil and petroleum products. It houses a Rosneft oil terminal and refinery, which have repeatedly been targeted by Ukrainian attacks.On Friday, October 31, Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate disabled Russia's Koltsevaya oil pipeline in the Moscow region, cutting off a key supply line for the invading army.









