Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Russian Oil Refinery
A fire broke out at the Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar, Russia, due to fallen drone debris. Local emergency services managed to extinguish the blaze, which followed an overnight air defense operation where Russian forces shot down nine Ukrainian drones in the region.

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A fire erupted at the Afipsky oil refinery located in Russia's Krasnodar region, following an incident involving fallen drone debris. The local emergency services announced on Thursday that the blaze had been successfully extinguished.
According to the Russian Defence Ministry, the fire resulted after air defense systems intercepted and shot down nine Ukrainian drones during an overnight operation in the region.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions and the potential risks associated with drone warfare impacting critical infrastructure.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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