Russia hit by drone attacks: Tuapse oil terminal struck, Zheleznogorsk left in dark
Fires have been reported at several sites (Photo: Getty Images)
On the night of November 2, unidentified drones once again launched a massive attack on Russia. Residents in at least several regions of Russia reported hearing drones and explosions, according to Russian Telegram channels.
Occupied Alchevsk
Late in the evening of November 1, videos circulated on social media showing unidentified drones attacking the temporarily occupied city of Alchevsk in the Luhansk region.
It was briefly reported that the drones likely targeted a local substation, after which the city experienced a power outage.
Explosions and Consequences in Russia
Zheleznogorsk
On the same evening, November 1, the city of Zheleznogorsk in Russia’s Kursk region came under drone attack.
There, a substation was reportedly targeted as well, leaving part of the city without electricity.
Tuapse
With the start of the new day, several social media channels began reporting explosions in Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, Russia. The region soon confirmed the attack, stating that port infrastructure was damaged, resulting in subsequent fires.
According to the Telegram channel ASTRA, the attack caused a fire at the deep-water berth complex of RN-Morskoy Terminal Tuapse LLC, also known as the oil pier of the Tuapse Refinery near the coast. This complex is used for loading dark and light petroleum products onto tankers.
“This is a maritime port facility specifically built for loading petroleum products onto tankers. Residents often call it the ‘oil pier of the Tuapse Refinery’ because it is directly connected to the Tuapse Refinery and serves its export operations,” ASTRA explained.
Other social media channels reported that Rosneft’s deep-water berth was targeted.
Updated at 03:00
The operational headquarters of Krasnodar Krai reported that drone debris damaged a tanker and an oil-loading terminal.
“In the port of Tuapse, fragments of drones fell on an oil tanker. The deck superstructure was damaged. The tanker crew was evacuated. A fire broke out on the vessel. The terminal’s buildings and infrastructure were also damaged,” the statement reads.
Additionally, the glazing of the railway station building was damaged.
Oryol region
Last night, the city of Oryol also came under attack by unidentified drones. Residents reported clearly hearing the drones as well as the operation of air defense systems.
Attacks on Russia
On the night of November 1, Russian forces also reported a massive drone attack. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that 98 drones were allegedly shot down across ten regions of Russia, including Moscow. The largest number - 45 - was reportedly downed over Belgorod Oblast.
Earlier, RBK-Ukraine reported that the head of the Drone Forces, Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, had announced blackouts in Russia, stating that the Defense Forces are preparing corresponding strikes.
