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Putin says Ukraine has intensified attacks on civilian targets in Russia

By Thomson Reuters Apr 28, 2026 | 1:20 PM

MOSCOW, April 28 (Reuters) – 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. “The latest ​example is the strikes ​against energy facilities in Tuapse, ‌which could potentially cause serious environmental consequences.”

Putin said the ⁠regional governor had reported from the scene that there ⁠were ‌no major threats.

“It ⁠seems there are ​no ‌serious dangers, and ​people are ⁠managing to deal with the challenges they face on the ground,” he added.

(Reporting by ​Reuters)