Massive fire at refinery in russia continues for 2nd day after drone attack

A local oil refinery in Tuapse, russia, has been burning for the second day. It was attacked the day before, on the night of March 14.

This was reported by the Astra Telegram channel.

Footage of a large-scale fire at a refinery in Tuapse was shown online. Plumes of black smoke can be seen at a great distance from the plant.

Russia media notes that almost 190 firefighters and more than fifty vehicles are extinguishing the fire.

"Employees of the russian Emergencies Ministry and the regional emergency services continue to cool the walls of the burning tank, as well as adjacent structures, to prevent the fire from spreading," russian media write.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, explosions were heard in Tuapse, russia, on the night of March 14. The russians announced a drone attack and a hit at the local oil refinery. A fire broke out at the facility.