Ukraine Claims Strike on Russian Oil Refinery in Krasnodar

The Ukrainian military announced that it had struck the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region during an overnight operation. According to the General Staff, a fire broke out at the site following the attack.

Russian authorities in Krasnodar region said the fire, which they attributed to falling debris from a drone, had been extinguished.

Kyiv also reported further strikes in Crimea, which Russia has controlled since 2014, targeting facilities believed to be linked to the production of drones and vessels.

No further details about the extent of the damage or the possible consequences of the attacks were immediately available.

(reuters, bak)