A drone attack in the Novomynskaya stanitsa of Russia’s Krasnodar region has resulted in a fire at an oil refinery. According to local authorities, the incident was triggered by debris from the unmanned aerial vehicle.
The operational headquarters in Krasnodar reported that the fire broke out at the Albashneft refinery, although initial reports indicated that there were no casualties resulting from the blaze. The fire has reportedly spread over an area of 150 square meters.
Emergency services are actively combating the fire, with 39 personnel and 13 units of equipment deployed to the scene. This incident follows a broader context of escalating tensions in the region, where reports of a significant drone attack emerged on February 15, leading to damage at various oil-related facilities.
Additionally, the Ukrainian General Staff confirmed that the Tamanneftegas oil terminal near the village of Volna in Krasnodar was also affected during this recent wave of attacks. The situation continues to develop, and further updates are anticipated as emergency operations proceed.
A drone strike in Russia's Krasnodar region has ignited a fire at the Albashneft oil refinery, with no reported injuries. This incident is part of a larger pattern of escalating drone attacks affecting oil facilities in the area.