Event Brief
Russia struggles with massive fire after third strike
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Summary: Russia struggled to contain a massive fire at an oil refinery after a third Ukrainian strike in two weeks.
WHO: Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Fire at an oil refinery following a Ukrainian strike
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 2:54 AM ET
WHERE: Black Sea port facility
WHY: Putin cited the strike as evidence of growing attacks on civilian infrastructure.
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