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# Russia destroys four Ukrainian drone boats near Black Sea's Tuapse

> Russian forces on Monday destroyed four Ukrainian drone boats near the Black Sea port of Tuapse, the local task force said.

By Reuters · Published 10 November 2025, 13:00 SAST · Updated 10 November 2025, 13:00 SAST

## Key points
- In a plot twist worthy of a spy novel, Tuapse, Russia's fuel-exporting lifeline, has hit the brakes on shipments after Ukrainian drones took a detour to wreak havoc, leaving the local refinery and a few windows in a state of disrepair—thankfully, with no casualties to report.
- Tuapse, a vital Russian fuel export port, has halted operations following recent drone attacks.
- Local refinery ceases crude processing post-November 2 Ukrainian drone strikes on infrastructure.
- A drone detonated near the coast, causing structural damage but no reported casualties.
- Russian Railways extends cargo delivery restrictions to Tuapse until November 13.

## Content

Tuapse is a key Russian outlet for exporting fuel.

According to industry sources and ship-tracking data, the port had suspended fuel exports, while the local oil refinery halted processing crude following November 2 Ukrainian drone attacks on its infrastructure.

One of the drone boats on Monday detonated near the coast, according to the local task force. It said shock waves damaged the glazing on the second floor of a two-story building, as well as a garage and a boathouse. There were no casualties.

Russian Railways said it has extended restrictions for cargo deliveries towards Tuapse until November 13.

(Reporting by Reuters; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)