Ukrainian Drones Set Russian Oil Tanker Ablaze in Black Sea Port
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A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse set an oil tanker ablaze and damaged port infrastructure, targeting Russia's crucial oil sector.
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A Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia's Black Sea port of Tuapse on November 2, setting an oil tanker ablaze and damaging port infrastructure, in the latest of a series of strikes on Moscow's crucial oil sector. A source in Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) told RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service it had fired dozens of drones at the facility, which has been targeted in multiple attacks this year. "Five drone hits were recorded. As a result of the attacks, a tanker caught fire and at least four oil tanker [loaders]...were disabled. Port buildings were also…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on November 3, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.