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Krasnodar refinery ablaze after alleged Ukrainian drone strike
war1 month ago

Krasnodar refinery ablaze after alleged Ukrainian drone strike

Ukraine reportedly attacked the Slavyansk oil refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani overnight, with social media images showing large flames; Russia’s regional headquarters said the fire was caused by falling debris and did not immediately assess damage; Kyiv Independent could not verify the reports and Ukraine had not commented; the strikes form part of Kyiv’s broader campaign against Russian oil infrastructure amid Russia’s fuel shortages.

Ukrainian Drones Hit Krasnodar Port Complex, Spark LPG Fire
world1 month ago

Ukrainian Drones Hit Krasnodar Port Complex, Spark LPG Fire

Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Temryuk district port complex in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, hitting the Tamanneftegas LPG terminal and adjacent infrastructure, causing a civilian fatality and several injuries as a large fire and containment effort drew hundreds of responders; independent channels corroborated hits on key port nodes amid a broader campaign to disrupt Russia’s fuel distribution and military logistics.

Drone strike ignites LPG terminal fire in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, governor says
world1 month ago

Drone strike ignites LPG terminal fire in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, governor says

A marine LPG terminal in Krasnodar Krai caught fire after a reported Ukrainian drone strike overnight; one person died and three were injured as emergency crews worked to contain the blaze. Kyiv has not commented on the reports, and the facility forms part of Russia's export infrastructure for energy products, which has been targeted in recent strikes.

Southern Russia's Afipsky Refinery Ablaze After Ukrainian Strike
world1 month ago

Southern Russia's Afipsky Refinery Ablaze After Ukrainian Strike

A fire erupted at the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai after overnight Ukrainian drones/missile activity, with debris causing damage in the town and a gas-substation incident. The refinery fire was extinguished by about 7:30 a.m. local time, while authorities reported injuries in the region and a state of emergency in Afipsky as part of a broader wave of attacks on Russian targets.

Ukraine hits Russian oil hub and radar in fresh deep-strike campaign
war1 month ago

Ukraine hits Russian oil hub and radar in fresh deep-strike campaign

Ukraine said its forces struck the Grushevaya Balka oil depot near Novorossiysk, an oil transmission/dispatch facility in Volgograd Oblast, and a radar station near Kabardinka, along with several drone command posts and logistics depots across Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Kursk regions. The attacks target Russia’s oil-export network and military infrastructure as Kyiv pursues deeper strikes toward Crimea; Russia claims to have shot down a large number of Ukrainian drones (official figures cited as hundreds). The strike wave follows ongoing efforts to disrupt supply routes and defense capabilities in southern Russia and occupied areas.

Ukraine hits Ilsky refinery again, marking 16th strike in the war
war1 month ago

Ukraine hits Ilsky refinery again, marking 16th strike in the war

Ukraine says it struck the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai overnight, igniting a major fire and highlighting at least the 16th strike on the facility since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The refinery is among southern Russia’s largest, producing about 6.6 million tonnes of fuel annually, while Moscow reported air defenses intercepting drones over eight regions including Crimea and the Black Sea.

Ukraine strikes Tuapse refinery again, sparking large blaze as Kyiv targets Moscow’s oil revenue
war3 months ago

Ukraine strikes Tuapse refinery again, sparking large blaze as Kyiv targets Moscow’s oil revenue

Ukrainian drones hit the Tuapse oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai overnight—the second strike there in a week—causing a major fire at the tank farm; Russia’s governor said one person was killed and another injured. Kyiv described the attack as a joint operation by Ukraine’s USF, Special Operations Forces, and HUR, part of a broader effort to disrupt Moscow’s oil revenue, with additional strikes reported on Crimea oil facilities; verification of damage remains limited as the situation develops.

Ukraine hits oil hubs in Russia and occupied Crimea
war3 months ago

Ukraine hits oil hubs in Russia and occupied Crimea

Ukrainian forces said they conducted overnight strikes on two oil facilities—Krymskaya oil pumping station in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai and the Gvardiyskaya oil depot in occupied Crimea—along with other targets, while Russia claimed to intercept drones; Kyiv says the strikes aim to reduce Russia’s offensive potential by targeting critical logistics in both mainland Russia and occupied Ukrainian territory.

Drones strike Russian Afipsky refinery, sparking large fire
world4 months 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
world4 months 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
war5 months 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
world11 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.