Explosions and fires reported at Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai

A Ukrainian drone attack targeted an oil refinery in southern Russia overnight on November 6, setting off fires and explosions across the region. The Afipsky Oil Refinery, located in Krasnodar Krai, was the primary target of the attack, with a fire reported to have broken out at the facility. Additional explosions and fires were also observed in the nearby Adygea Republic. Local authorities have not yet commented on the attack, and the details remain unverified at press time.

The Afipsky Oil Refinery, one of the largest in the region, had previously been sanctioned by the EU in April for its involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine. Ukraine has been conducting frequent drone attacks on military targets within Russia and occupied territories to weaken Moscow's capacity to continue its war efforts. On November 5, a separate drone attack was reported to have targeted the Ryazan oil refinery, with videos circulating on social media showing explosions and a significant fire near the facility.

Another Ukrainian drone strike occurred on November 4, this time striking a logistics center belonging to Russian online retail giant Ozon in southern Russia's Adygea Republic. The company reported that it immediately evacuated all employees upon receiving the attack notification, and fortunately, no injuries were reported thus far. Emergency services are currently on the scene, battling the ensuing fire.

Ozon and its competitor Wildberries are significant players in Russia's economy, with their combined ecosystems contributing to approximately 8.5% of the nation's GDP. Recent months have seen Ukrainian forces launching drone attacks against these companies, reflecting the ongoing conflict and Ukraine's strategic efforts to disrupt Russia's war machine.