Drone Strike Ignites Blaze at Russian Oil Refinery

The Ukrainian military has reported that its drone units targeted the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region, resulting in flames within gas processing equipment. Russian emergency services confirmed the fire originated from fallen drone debris.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kyiv | Updated: 07-08-2025 15:40 IST | Created: 07-08-2025 15:40 IST
Drone Strike Ignites Blaze at Russian Oil Refinery
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The Ukrainian military announced on Thursday that it successfully targeted the Afipsky oil refinery located in Russia's Krasnodar region using drones. This strike led to flames erupting in the facility's gas processing equipment.

According to the Russian emergency services, a fire broke out due to debris from the drone strike. The event marks an escalation in the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

The incident has raised concerns over energy security and the potential impact on regional oil supplies.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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