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Drones strike Russian Afipsky refinery, sparking large fire
world27 days ago

Drones strike Russian Afipsky refinery, sparking large fire

Ukraine says its drones hit Russia’s Afipsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai, igniting a large fire; the plant processes about 6.25 million tons of crude annually (roughly 2% of Russia’s refining output). A separate drone strike damaged Port Kavkaz, injuring three people and damaging a vessel. Russia claims air defenses intercepted 87 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Kyiv says a hit on the refinery was recorded as it continues strikes on oil infrastructure.

Ukraine strikes oil hub in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, sparking fires
world27 days ago

Ukraine strikes oil hub in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, sparking fires

Ukrainian forces reportedly hit the Tikhoretsk oil pumping station in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, a major oil logistics hub near the Black Sea; residents posted photos/videos of large flames, but The Kyiv Independent could not immediately verify the reports. The strike follows a recent SBU operation against the same facility and fits Kyiv’s broader pattern of targeting Russian oil infrastructure.

Ukrainian drones hit oil depot in southern Russia, officials report
war1 month ago

Ukrainian drones hit oil depot in southern Russia, officials report

Ukrainian drones struck several targets in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai overnight Feb. 14–15, including an oil depot in the Volna area; fires were reported and two people were injured as a large emergency response was mobilized. In Sochi, debris damaged a house, and air raid sirens were heard earlier that day. Kyiv has framed energy infrastructure as a military target and has carried out strikes inside Russia to undermine Moscow’s war effort.

Ukrainian Drones Disrupt Russian Oil Production and Exports
world8 months ago

Ukrainian Drones Disrupt Russian Oil Production and Exports

Ukrainian drones attacked the Afipskiy oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, causing a fire and damage to a strategic fuel processing facility, amid ongoing drone strikes across Russia targeting military and infrastructure sites, with reports of additional attacks on naval and railway targets. The strikes are part of Ukraine's broader strategy to weaken Russia's military logistics and economy, with the full extent of damage still being assessed.

Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Refineries in Overnight Drone Strikes
world-news1 year ago

Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Refineries in Overnight Drone Strikes

One of Russia's largest oil refineries, the Ilsky refinery in Krasnodar Krai, was damaged in an overnight drone attack, resulting in casualties among workers and a quickly extinguished fire. The attack is part of a broader campaign by Ukraine targeting Russian oil infrastructure, which has seen at least 40 such facilities attacked this year. Russia's Ministry of Defense reported intercepting over 100 drones in various regions, including Crimea and the Black Sea.