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Drone attack sparks fire at oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region
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Drone attack sparks fire at oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Drones attacked the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region, causing a fire and damaging at least 10 private homes.
  • The attack resulted in two deaths and two injuries, with drone debris also found at the Afipsky railway station.
  • The Afipsky refinery is a significant producer of oil products for Russia's economy and military logistics.

A drone attack on the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region on Monday caused a fire and damaged homes, according to regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev. He reported that at least 10 private homes were damaged, with one catching fire, and the refinery itself also ignited. Drone debris was found at the Afipsky railway station.

Kondratyev stated that two people died and two were injured in the attack. The Afipsky refinery is one of the largest in southern Russia, with an annual processing capacity of 6.25 million tons. It produces diesel, gasoline, and fuel oil, which are crucial for the Russian economy and its military logistics.

This is not the first time the refinery has been targeted. Previous drone attacks occurred on July 14, June 11, March 14, and in November 2025, February 2024, and May 2023, indicating a pattern of strikes against the facility.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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