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Ukraine suddenly launched a drone attack on Tuapse Port located in the Black Sea region of Russia on Sunday night (2 November 2025). After the loud explosion, fire spread throughout the port area. This attack seriously damaged the oil refinery and terminal. According to officials there, this attack was aimed at disrupting Russia’s military supply system.
According to Russian media reports, the country’s air defense units destroyed 164 Ukrainian drones in flight. However, this claim has not been independently confirmed at the international level. Nevertheless, Russia says that its troops successfully intercepted most of the drones coming from the direction of attack.
Heavy damage to oil refinery due to fire
A fire broke out in the Rosneft oil refinery located there due to drone debris falling on Tuapse port. This is the same place which was targeted by Ukrainian drones earlier also. The local administration said that efforts to extinguish the fire are ongoing and relief teams are continuously working on the spot. According to initial reports, no casualties have been reported, but the economic loss is huge.
Ukraine’s new strategy puts pressure on Russia
Analysts believe that Ukraine no longer wants to be limited to just its defense. It is trying to weaken Russia’s combat capability by targeting its strategic and energy infrastructure. There have been several attacks on Russia’s pipelines, fuel depots and electricity grid in recent months, which has deeply affected its logistics system.
Houses were also damaged by drone fragments
Officials in the Krasnodar region said that some houses were damaged by falling drone fragments in a village called Sosnovy near Tuapse. People were evacuated safely in time, so there were no casualties. The administration has surrounded the entire area and started investigation.
Beginning of a new era in war
Defense experts say that this attack shows a major change in Ukraine’s strategy. Now its aim is not just to fight on the front, but to go deep inside Russia and weaken its military strength. This attack on Tuapse port is being considered as proof of Ukraine’s technical capability and success of long-range drone weapons.