In this image taken from a video released by Krasnodar regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev's Telegram channel, Veniamin Kondratyev, 2nd right, inspects the aftermath of the drone attack on the oil refinery and terminal in Tuapse, Russia, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Ukraine is claiming responsibility for a drone attack on a distant Russian oil facility. The strike, reported Wednesday, targeted a site over 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says these long-range strikes aim to disrupt Russia’s energy infrastructure. Russian media reported the attack, but officials have been vague about details. Ukraine's Security Service says the facility is a key hub in Russia’s oil transport system. The attack follows a strike on Russia's Tuapse oil refinery. Ukraine is increasing its drone production, aiming to exploit Russia's vulnerabilities and reduce its oil revenue. Kyiv is also offering its know-how to partners.