Ilsky, Syzran oil refineries hit – AFU General Staff
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) said the Ilsky and Syzran oil refineries in Russia, as well as an observation post on Syvash drilling rig, had been struck.
On August 8, 2026, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) reported that their units targeted several significant Russian oil refineries as part of their strategy to diminish the military and economic power of the Russian aggressor. The strikes occurred during the night, with specific attention directed towards the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region and the Syzran Oil Refinery in the Samara region. Both facilities were directly hit and subsequently experienced fires, severely impacting their operations.
The Ilsky Oil Refinery, operated by JSC, has a capacity to refine approximately 6.6 million metric tonnes of crude oil annually. This facility plays a crucial role in processing and refining hydrocarbon feedstock, supplying essential petroleum products that are utilized by the Russian armed forces. Similarly, the Syzran Oil Refinery, a key component of Rosneft’s oil complex, boasts a design capacity of around 8.5 million metric tonnes per year.
It is responsible for producing over 20 types of petroleum products, including motor fuels and road bitumen, meeting the fuel demands of the Russian military.
In addition to the oil refineries, an enemy technical surveillance post on a Syvash self-elevating drilling rig in the Black Sea was also targeted. This rig serves as a platform for deploying surveillance equipment, allowing the enemy to maintain a strategic view of the Black Sea region. The extent of the damage caused by these strikes and the subsequent outcomes of the operations are currently under investigation by the AFU.
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