According to the reports on Friday (29 November), explosions were heard in the Russian city of Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, during the early hours of Friday (29 November), with reports indicating a large-scale drone attack. Local sources reported the activation of air defense systems, and footage showed smoke rising over the sea near the port area. The attack targeted areas along the Black Sea coast, including a site near the Tuapse oil refinery, a frequent focus of prior strikes.
Residents described the explosions as loud and widespread, particularly near the beach. Local channels claimed that at least 20 drones were intercepted by air defenses. However, the Krasnodar Krai Governor has not provided official updates, leaving the extent of the damage and specific targets unclear. Reports speculate the refinery was a primary target, echoing a previous Ukrainian operation in July that caused a fire at the same facility.
The attack is part of a broader pattern of drone strikes in the region. Previous incidents have targeted critical infrastructure, including a military airfield in Kushchyovskaya and the Atlas oil depot in the Rostov region. Explosions were also reported in the Rostov area on the same night, indicating a coordinated effort. These strikes have highlighted vulnerabilities in Russia’s southern defenses.
Sources suggest the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence Agency may be behind the Tuapse attack, marking another escalation in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The incident underscores the increasing use of drones in modern warfare, targeting strategic assets like refineries and military installations. The ongoing attacks in Krasnodar Krai and neighboring regions suggest growing instability in areas far from the front lines of the war.
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