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Reuters: Tuapse refinery hit by drone resumes work after 3 months of repairs.
Rosneft's Tuapse oil refinery has resumed processing after sustaining damage from a drone strike in January, Reuters reported on May 6, citing industry sources.
A fire broke out at the Tuapse facility on Jan. 25 following reports of a drone attack. Multiple strikes on oil depots in Russia, including in Bryansk , Oryol , and Leningrad oblasts, were reported in January, amid increasing claims of drone attacks in Russian regions bordering Ukraine.
Two industry sources told Reuters that the Rosneft plant in Tuapse has resumed operations. Repairs were completed at the facility's primary oil refining unit CDU-12 at the end of April, they said.
According to the sources, the unit's capacity totals around 250,000 barrels per day (bpd). The refinery processed 20,000 metric tons of oil on May 1, they claimed.
Rosneft's Tuapse refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai is one of the largest oil processing plants in southern Russia.
Ukraine has escalated attacks against Russia's oil industry in recent months, successfully reducing the processing capacities of multiple facilities.
Russian strikes near Kupiansk kill 5, injure 9
Five people were killed and nine injured in Russian strikes on villages in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv Oblast, local authorities reported on May 19.
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West's stance on Ukraine war 'completely nonsensical,' says UK defense secretary.
The West's current stance on the war in Ukraine and delays in military aid are "completely nonsensical," the U.K's defense secretary said on May 19.
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Russian attacks in Kherson Oblast injure 6
At least six people were injured in Ukraine's Kherson Oblast after a series of Russian attacks on May 19, the Kherson Regional Military Administration said.
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Energy workers targeted by Russian Lancet drone during repair in Donetsk Oblast.
The attack comes as Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure with various types of weapons across the country.
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Russian attack north of Kharkiv kills 4, wounds 8
Four civilians were killed and eight wounded in the attack, according to Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov.
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Are rising temperatures fueling ALL extreme weather? - DW News.
Extreme heat, floods and storms in Asia, the U.S, Brazil and beyond threaten billions of people globally. Many of the disasters are fueled by humans burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. But not all of them. We take a closer look at the wor...
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Dow Jones exceeds 40,000 for first time ever
For the first time ever on Thursday, the Dow Jones average rose about 40,000, providing new optimism about the economy. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what it means. Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings" co-hosts Gayle King,...
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Sen. Bob Menendez reveals wife has breast cancer amid ongoing trial
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez announced his wife, Nadine Menendez, is being treated for grade 3 breast cancer. Her trial is on hold as she undergoes treatment. The couple is accused of engaging in a bribery scheme. Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornin...
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Thousands without power after deadly storms strike Texas.
Powerful wind and rain slammed the southeastern part of Texas for the second time this month. At least four people were killed in the storm and more than 800,000 customers are still without power. Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings" co-hosts Gayl...
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Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship after traffic incident.
The world's top-ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, was arrested Friday morning while trying to enter the Valhalla Golf Club ahead of Friday's second round of the PGA Championship. He's facing multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer,...
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On the water for dragon boat racing
An ancient Chinese tradition is coming to life this weekend in Washington, D.C. Dozens of dragon boats will be on the water, with teams from across the country all racing for glory.
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