Ukrainian drones reportedly hit the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai early on Saturday, prompting a fire at the facility. Local accounts and regional officials report that the refinery is affected, with the governor of Krasnodar saying two businesses were struck, though he does not specify which ones.
Bloomberg reports that the strike leaves three people dead, citing the broader context of ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure. Bloomberg also frames the incident as part of continued efforts by Ukraine to target facilities tied to the Kremlin’s energy supply while Ukrainian forces and air defenses respond to repeated drone activity.
Kyiv Post notes that Ukraine has not commented on the attack at the time of publication. The outlets differ on details such as the reported number of casualties and how specifically the affected sites are described, but both refer to a drone-related strike that ignites the Ilsky refinery area in southern Russia.
