Recent footage has emerged showing what appears to be a second naval drone attack on one of Russia’s strategic Black Sea ports. This incident took place in Tuapse, located in Russia's Krasnodar Territory, resulting in an explosion at a pier connected to an oil refinery. The video, shared yesterday evening, captures the moment naval drones were launched towards the port just moments before the explosion occurred.
While the extent of the damage remains uncertain, we are actively monitoring the situation and awaiting satellite imagery to provide a clearer picture of the aftermath. This incident follows closely on the heels of a similar naval assault on the port of Novorossiysk, which houses a portion of Russia's Black Sea Fleet. In that earlier attack, footage revealed a naval drone being destroyed as it neared the docks, highlighting the escalating maritime conflict.
The Tuapse refinery, managed by the state-owned Rosneft Oil Company, has frequently been targeted in Ukrainian strikes, primarily using aerial drones. Notably, an image from March 14 shows significant damage inflicted on a large storage tank due to a previous drone attack. Such strikes on oil infrastructure have become a central component of Ukraine's military strategy, with President Volodymyr Zelensky asserting that these operations serve as potent sanctions against Russia.
In other news, BBC Verify Live editor Rob Corp reported on a recent shooting incident at a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas. The shooting resulted in three immigration detainees being shot, with one fatality and two others suffering serious injuries. We are currently investigating the suspect's online presence, including social media and gaming profiles, to uncover more about the individual, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, as per information from CBS News.
Additionally, we have verified videos depicting an apparent Ukrainian naval drone attack on the Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse, where onlookers could be seen from the shore as the assault unfolded. Following another night of drone-related disruptions in Denmark’s airspace, we are also searching for additional footage to better understand the situation. Danish officials have labeled the drone activity a “hybrid attack,” although they have found no evidence linking it to Russian forces.
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