Drones Hit Russia's Ilsky Oil Refinery Overnight
Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck the Ilsky oil refinery located in southern Russia’s Krasnodar Krai on Saturday morning, after locals reported a fire at the facility. Krasnodar’s governor said two businesses were struck without specifying which ones, while Ukraine has not commented on the attack at the time of publication.
On Friday and Saturday night, drones targeted the Ilsky oil refinery in southern Russia's Krasnodar Krai, according to local monitoring sources. The attack, which began around midnight, was witnessed by residents who reported seeing flames and explosions, as well as hearing air defense systems. The refinery, a major regional supplier with an annual processing capacity of 6.6 million tons of crude oil, was initially reported to have sustained significant damage.
Governor Veniamin Kondratyev of Krasnodar Krai confirmed the attack and stated that two businesses in the Seversky District were affected, including a residential building. However, Russian officials did not disclose further details about the extent of the damage. The defense ministry claimed to have intercepted 645 Ukrainian drones nationwide during the same period.
This is not the first time the refinery has been targeted; it was attacked on August 8, July 10, June 2, February 17, January 1, and various times since 2023. Ukraine has reportedly shut down 43% of Russia's refining capacity since early July, significantly disrupting the country's refining and export capabilities.
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