Drone Strikes Halt Operations at Russian Oil Refineries in Tuapse
Two major oil refineries in Tuapse, owned by Russian oil conglomerate Rosneft, have ceased operations following drone attacks. These attacks, attributed to Ukrainian forces, have significantly impacted Russia's energy sector. The Tuapse refinery, located on the Black Sea coast, was forced to suspend operations after a Ukrainian drone attack on April 16, with further strikes reported on April 20. The facility, which primarily exports its output, halted processing due to damage to port infrastructure and a fire at oil storage facilities, making shipments impossible. The refinery has a capacity of around 12 million metric tons per year and produces naphtha, diesel, fuel oil, and vacuum gas oil. The latest attack triggered a fire in the storage tank area, requiring extensive firefighting efforts. The situation remains tense, with no clear timeline for when operations might resume. 
