Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil refineries

Drones of the Security Service of Ukraine struck the Ilsky and Afipsky oil refineries in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, Report informs, citing Ukrainska Pravda’s source in the SSU.

A source said that a large fire occurred as a result of the attack on the Ilsky oil refinery and that the primary processing unit, which has a capacity of 3.6 million tons of oil per year, was affected. The cost of such a unit is US$50 million: "Drones also successfully targeted the Afipsky plant, but the consequences are being clarified. Both facilities are located approximately 20 kilometers apart. Local sources reported that the Russians were even forced to scramble military aircraft."

The UP source emphasizes that such plants are entirely legitimate targets, as they not only serve the defense industry and supply fuel to the Russian military but are also crucial for the Russian economy.

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A fire broke out at the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's southern Krasnodar region, which was put out within one hour, regional authorities said in a statement without giving any further details on an impact, if any, on the refinery's output, Report informs, citing Reuters.

Ukraine has in recent weeks launched a series of drone attacks on Russian refineries, some of which were successful and caused significant damage and stoppages.