Ukrainian Defense Forces strike Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai – General Staff
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the Ilsky oil refinery (Krasnodar Krai, Russia), which has a processing capacity of approximately 6.6 million tonnes of oil per year, was struck overnight.
Ukraine's Defense Forces launched an attack on the Ilsky oil refinery located in Russia's Krasnodar Krai region, according to the Ukrainian General Staff. The refinery, with a processing capacity of around 6.6 million tonnes of oil annually, was targeted overnight on September 26. Following the strike, a fire was reported at the facility.
The Ilsky refinery is responsible for receiving, storing, and processing hydrocarbon raw materials, as well as producing and shipping petroleum products. A significant portion of its output is utilized to fulfill the energy requirements of the Russian military. The Ukrainian General Staff highlighted that such actions are a manifestation of Ukraine's inherent right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. The primary objective of the attack was to diminish Russia's military-economic capabilities.
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