Third Ukrainian strike hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations

Ukrainian drones have struck a major Russian oil refinery in Tuapse on the Black Sea for the third time this month, resulting in a large fire and prompting local evacuations. The strikes, confirmed by Ukraine's military, aim to disrupt funding for Russia's invasion. Previous attacks on the Tuapse refinery led to an oil spill and environmental concerns. Russian officials accused Ukraine of exacerbating global oil shortages and destabilizing energy markets. Over 160 firefighters responded to the latest blaze, with no casualties reported. Residents from nearby streets were asked to evacuate, and a temporary shelter was established.

A significant fire at Viva's Corio oil refinery in Geelong, Australia, which produces 10% of the nation's fuel, has raised concerns about petrol supplies. The fire, which broke out late Wednesday and was extinguished after 13 hours, caused no injuries but may impact petrol production at the refinery, which is partially operational. The incident occurs amid a global fuel crunch exacerbated by the war in Iran, leading to rising diesel prices and fuel shortages in Australia. The Australian government acknowledges the "not great timing" of the fire and is working with the company to assess the full impact on fuel supplies. The refinery produces 50% of Victoria's fuel.

A fire broke out at Geelong's Viva oil refinery on Thursday night, affecting petrol production and threatening fuel supplies for Victoria and the nation. The blaze, which is still not under control, has been contained to a 30m by 30m area within the refinery but could burn for another three or four hours. The fire, fueled by hydrocarbon fuels, particularly liquid petrol, was reported at around 11pm on Wednesday and prompted a watch and act alert for local residents. Geelong mayor called the blaze "unprecedented" and warned of potential fuel supply disruptions. Fire Rescue Victoria has accounted for all emergency personnel and employees, with no reported injuries. The refinery, one of Australia's two remaining oil refineries, supplies half of Victoria's fuel and 10% of the nation's.

A fire broke out at the Viva Energy oil refinery in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, on Wednesday night after a gas leak. The refinery, which produces approximately 10 percent of Australia's fuel, is one of only two operating in the country. Firefighters brought the blaze under control by Thursday noon. The incident raises concerns about Australia's fuel security, as the nation relies heavily on imports and is already facing supply disruptions due to the Middle East conflict. The refinery, which began operating in the 1950s, was reportedly running at maximum capacity due to the ongoing global oil crisis. In response, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia has secured an additional 100 million liters of diesel from Brunei and South Korea.

A large fire broke out at the Viva Energy oil refinery in Geelong, Australia, prompting warnings for residents south of the Corio refinery to seek shelter due to smoke. While the fire is ongoing, the refinery continues to produce diesel and jet fuel at reduced capacities. Energy Minister Chris Bowen acknowledged the fire is "not a positive development" and will likely impact petrol production for some time. The government is working with Viva Energy to assess the full impact of the blaze and will provide updates to the public.