Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Fire at Afipsky oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack
A fire started at an oil refinery in Russia after a drone attack from Ukraine.
The fire was quickly put out, and no one was hurt.
The refinery is important for exporting oil.
Ukraine has been attacking Russian oil places to weaken their energy system.
The refinery processes a lot of oil every year.
This is one of many attacks on Russian energy targets.
A fire at the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia was caused by Ukrainian drone fragments.
The fire was extinguished with no reported injuries or damage.
The refinery processes 7.2 million metric tons of crude oil annually, focusing on exports.
This attack is part of Ukraine's campaign to degrade Russia's energy infrastructure.
The refinery has been frequently targeted by Ukrainian drones in recent months.
- Who
- Ukrainian drones attacked the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia
- What
- A fire was ignited at the Afipsky oil refinery
- When
- January 21, 2024
- Where
- Afipsky oil refinery, Krasnodar region, Russia
- Why
- As part of Kyiv’s campaign to degrade Russia’s energy infrastructure
- Location
- Afipsky oil refinery, Krasnodar region, Russia
- Date
- January 21, 2024
- Cause
- Ukrainian drone fragments
- Casualties
- None
- Damage
- None reported
- Refinery Capacity
- 7.2 million metric tons of crude oil (144,000 barrels per day) in 2024
- Refinery Focus
- Mostly exports