Ukrainian long-range drones have struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery named after A. Shamar, located in Russia’s Krasnodar region, Ukrainian intelligence sources confirmed on Sunday.
According to these sources, the attack successfully hit one of the plant’s key processing facilities, sparking a fire and forcing a partial shutdown of operations.
Local Russian media outlets have also reported explosions at the site and confirmed the resulting fire, although no official casualty figures have been released. Emergency services were seen responding to large plumes of smoke rising from the refinery complex.
The Ilsky Oil Refinery, officially known as Ilsky Nefteperebatyvayushchy Zavod (INPZ) named after A. Shamar, is one of the major oil processing plants in Russia’s Southern Federal District. It handles the reception, storage, and refining of hydrocarbon feedstock, as well as the shipment of petroleum products via both rail and road.
The refinery is owned and operated by KNGK-INPZ, a company involved in Russia’s military-industrial complex. Ukrainian sources claim that the refinery plays a direct role in fueling Russia’s ongoing military operations against Ukraine.
The latest strike underscores Ukraine’s growing ability to conduct long-range precision attacks deep into Russian territory. While Kyiv has not officially claimed responsibility, Ukrainian intelligence emphasized the strategic importance of disrupting Russian fuel supplies, which are critical for military logistics and equipment.
Footage and images circulating on social media Sunday showed heavy fire at the refinery, with secondary explosions heard across the nearby area. Russian authorities have yet to provide a comprehensive statement detailing the extent of the damage or any potential environmental impacts.
As of Monday morning, production at the refinery remains partially suspended, with damage assessments and firefighting efforts ongoing.
This drone attack is part of an expanding campaign by Ukraine to weaken Russia’s energy infrastructure, a tactic intended to strain Moscow’s military supply lines and erode domestic industrial capacity.
