Oil Depot Supplying Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Hit – Fire Erupts (Video)

A major oil facility in the Russian city of Tuapse, Krasnodar region, was struck by drones on the night of March 14, causing a massive fire that engulfed an area of one thousand square metres. According to reports from local Telegram channels, the attack was carried out by Ukrainian kamikaze drones targeting the refinery, which supplies fuel to Russia’s Black Sea Fleet and military infrastructure.

Eyewitnesses reported a powerful explosion followed by a fire at the site. Russian authorities claimed that air defence systems had been activated and that the drones were shot down. However, falling debris allegedly sparked the fire at the oil storage tanks. There have been no confirmed reports of casualties.

The drone strike also led to the temporary suspension of flights at Sochi Airport, a key transportation hub in the region. The incident is the latest in a series of attacks on the Tuapse oil refinery, which was previously targeted on February 26 and multiple times last year.

The Tuapse refinery is one of the largest in Russia, with an annual capacity of 12 million tonnes of oil. It plays a crucial role in providing fuel for the Russian navy and other military operations. The repeated strikes on the facility highlight its strategic importance and the vulnerability of Russia’s critical energy infrastructure.