Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Russia's Key Oil Refinery in Tuapse

Russia's Tuapse oil refinery remains operational despite significant damage from a Ukrainian drone attack, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak confirmed. The refinery, the largest on the Black Sea, was targeted as part of Ukraine's strategy to disrupt Russia's economy by attacking its energy infrastructure. The full extent of the damage is still uncertain.

Russia's Tuapse oil refinery is still operational, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak confirmed on Tuesday, following a major Ukrainian drone attack that ignited a fire. Local authorities had reported that the refinery, Russia's largest on the Black Sea, was struck on Monday.

The Ukrainian assault is part of a broader strategy to undermine Russian energy infrastructure and cripple the nation's economy, which funds Russia's military campaign in Ukraine—referred to by the Kremlin as a 'special military operation.' The Tuapse refinery, with a processing capacity of 240,000 barrels per day, has been previously targeted.

While the aftermath of the recent attack has yet to be fully assessed, the event marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)