Ukraine launches major attack on Russia's Tuapse port, oil terminal engulfed in flames

Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian refineries, depots, and pipelines. (Representational image/AI generated)

New Delhi: Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Russia on Sunday, 02 November 2025, at night. The Russian Tuapse port on the Black Sea suffered extensive damage. The attack was reportedly so severe that a fire engulfed part of the port, affecting the Russian oil terminal. Russia’s air defence unit claims to have destroyed 164 Ukrainian drones mid-air during the attack.

Russia destroyed 164 Ukrainian drones

According to a Russian news agency report, Russia’s air defence unit destroyed 164 Ukrainian drones during a drone attack by Ukraine on Sunday night.

Regional officials said on Sunday, 02 November 2025, that a Ukrainian drone attack caused a massive fire at Tuapse