A Ukrainian drone attack on the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region resulted in injuries to two individuals and extensive damage, including broken windows in nearby residential buildings and damage to refinery equipment and a port berth. The fire, which covered approximately 300 square meters, was swiftly extinguished, but details regarding the impact on refinery operations remain unclear. Tuapse is crucial for Russia’s oil exports, processing around 240,000 barrels of crude daily. This incident underscores the ongoing conflict’s escalation, with repeated drone strikes highlighting vulnerabilities in Russia’s critical infrastructure, potentially influencing the strategic calculations of both sides in the ongoing war.