The regional governor declared a serious emergency situation as residents near the refinery were evacuated. Tuapse’s oil facilities have been recurrent targets of Ukrainian strikes, resulting in fires and environmental damage. In Belgorod, three fatalities were reported due to Ukrainian drone attacks. The Russian Defense Ministry announced the interception of nearly 190 Ukrainian drones overnight. Ukraine has been engaged in defensive operations against the Russian invasion for over four years, frequently targeting energy infrastructure across the border.