Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia
President Vladimir Putin has claimed that Ukraine has increased its attacks on civilian targets within Russia. He specifically mentioned a recent drone strike on an oil refinery in Tuapse as part of this escalation. Despite the attacks, Putin noted that local authorities reported no major threats to the public.
- ▪Putin stated that drone strikes against civilian infrastructure in Russia are becoming more frequent.
- ▪He cited a recent attack on an oil refinery in Tuapse as an example.
- ▪Local authorities reported no serious dangers following the attacks.
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:23:21 +0800 |
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Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in RussiaSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA multi-storey apartment block that local authorities say was damaged by debris from downed Ukrainian drones during an attack on the region, amid the Russia-Ukraine military conflict in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, January 14, 2026. REUTERS/StringerPublished Apr 29, 2026, 02:23 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 02:23 AMListenMOSCOW, April 28 - Ukraine has stepped up attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, citing a recent drone strike on an oil refinery in the southern city of Tuapse."Drone strikes against civilian infrastructure are becoming more frequent," Putin said in comments broadcast on Russian television.
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