Ukrainian military hits Ilsky oil refinery in southern Russia

Summary

The Ukrainian military has reportedly targeted the Ilsky oil refinery in southern Russia, leading to confirmed explosions and a significant fire at the facility, as noted by Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratiev. The Ilsky refinery, located in the Seversky district of Krasnodar Krai, processes about 6.6 million metric tons of crude oil annually and has been subjected to multiple attacks in 2026, including incidents in July and August. While initial reports indicate casualties and damage to residential areas and local enterprises resulting from the drone attack, independent verification of the extent of damage to the refinery itself is still pending.

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