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Ukrainian military says it struck Afipsky refinery in southern Russia

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Posted on June 11, 2026

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· Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Ukraine Hits Afipsky Oil Refinery and Drone Sites in Russia’s Krasnodar Region

Ukrainian Military Strikes in Krasnodar and Crimea

Attack on Afipsky Oil Refinery

June 11 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military said on Thursday that its forces had struck the Afipsky oil refinery in southern Russia's Krasnodar region as well as sites linked to drone production.

Details of the Refinery Strike

A statement issued by the military's General Staff said a fire had broken out after the refinery was hit overnight. Russian officials in Krasnodar region said a fire caused by falling drone debris had been extinguished at the site.

Strikes on Drone and Vessel Production Sites in Crimea

The Ukrainian military also said its forces had struck sites in Russian-held Crimea linked to the production of drones and vessels.

Reporting and Editorial Notes

(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)

Key Takeaways

  • The Afipsky refinery, with a capacity of around 6.25 million tons per year (about 2.1 % of Russia’s refining capacity), is a strategic military fuel hub in southern Russia (en.wikipedia.org).
  • This marks at least the second such strike on the Afipsky facility in 2026, underlining Ukraine’s campaign to degrade Russian fuel logistics (ednews.net).
  • The simultaneous strikes on Crimea-linked drone and vessel production sites suggest a coordinated push to disrupt both energy supply and Russia’s unmanned weapons manufacturing (apnews.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What facility did the Ukrainian military strike in southern Russia?
The Ukrainian military struck the Afipsky oil refinery in the Krasnodar region of southern Russia.
What was the immediate impact of the refinery strike?
A fire broke out at the refinery after it was hit, according to Ukraine's military and Russian officials.
Did the attack target any other sites?
Yes, the Ukrainian military also said it struck sites linked to drone and vessel production in Russian-held Crimea.
How did Russian officials respond to the refinery fire?
Russian officials in Krasnodar region said a fire caused by falling drone debris had been extinguished at the site.

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