""A large-scale fire broke out at the oil refinery following an attack by enemy drones," said Venyamin Kondratyev, the governor of Russia's southern Krasnodar region."
""An evacuation is currently under way to ensure the safety of residents living near the oil refinery," he added."
""Oil-contaminated rain and heavy smog blanketed Tuapse last week after the previous Ukrainian drone strikes. Residents reported black droplets falling from the sky and air that was difficult to breathe.""
""Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on Russian oil facilities in recent months, curtailing exports and hampering Moscow's capacity to take advantage of a spike in global energy prices prompted by the Iran war and Tehran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.""
Ukrainian drone strikes targeted the Tuapse oil facility, resulting in significant fires and evacuations. The attacks have led to environmental issues, including oil washing ashore and contaminated rain. The facility, operated by Rosneft, is crucial for Russia's oil exports. The recent strike follows a series of attacks aimed at disrupting Russian oil production amid rising global energy prices. Reports indicate that Ukrainian drone operations have intensified, while Russia claims to have intercepted numerous drones in response.
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