Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Hub: Refinery and Sea Port Hit in One Blow

A Ukrainian drone attack has simultaneously struck a major Russian oil refinery and its connected Black Sea export terminal. Satellite data confirms fires at the Tuapse facility, hitting the refinery, a tank farm, and a power plant. The site is a single, integrated asset for Russian state oil firm Rosneft, making the pier a rare target. This strike is part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign to reduce Russia's oil revenue. By attacking export infrastructure, Ukraine aims to damage a key source of funding for the Russian military. The strategy targets Russia's energy sector far from the front lines. Previous attacks have disrupted refinery operations across Russia, lowering its fuel production and export capacity.