Drone Attack Ignites Fire at Russian Oil Refinery

A drone attack has set fire to Russia's Ilsky oil refinery in the Krasnodar region, local authorities confirmed via Telegram. There are no reported casualties. The refinery has an annual processing capacity of 6.6 million metric tons of oil, equivalent to 133,000 barrels per day, and is primarily export-oriented.

Devdiscourse News Desk | June 2 (Reuters) - Russia's Ilsky ‌Oil Refinery In The Southern Krasnodar ‌Region Caught Fire After A Drone Attack | Updated: 02-06-2026 08:22 IST | Created: 02-06-2026 08:22 IST

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Russia's Ilsky oil refinery in the southern Krasnodar region was set ablaze following a drone attack, local authorities reported through the Telegram messaging app on Tuesday.

Preliminary information from the authorities indicates that there were no casualties resulting from the incident.

The Ilsky refinery, which processes an annual capacity of 6.6 million metric tons of oil or approximately 133,000 barrels per day, is mainly geared toward exports.

(With inputs from agencies.)