Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Fire Extinguished at Russian Refinery After Ukrainian Drone Attack
Imagine an oil factory caught fire after a drone attack.
This happened at a Russian oil refinery.
The fire is now out, but it was caused by pieces of the drones.
The Ukrainian military confirmed they launched the attack.
Russia says its air defenses shot down the drones.
Because the refinery is not working as usual, Russia might send more oil to other countries.
Two other oil factories also stopped working after similar attacks and need repairs.
Fire at Afipsky oil refinery in Russia extinguished.
The fire was caused by drone debris.
Ukrainian military confirmed drone strikes on the refinery.
Russian air defenses shot down nine Ukrainian drones.
Disruption at the refinery may lead to increased Russian oil exports.
- Who
- Ukrainian military, Russian Defence Ministry, and local emergency services.
- What
- A fire occurred at the Afipsky oil refinery due to drone debris.
- When
- The fire was reported on Thursday.
- Where
- Afipsky oil refinery, Krasnodar region, Russia.
- Why
- The fire was caused by drone debris.
Russia
Ukraine
Drone Attacks
Russia
Air defenses shot down Ukrainian drones.
Ukraine
Ukrainian military confirmed drone strikes on the refinery.
- Refinery Name
- Afipsky oil refinery
- Location
- Krasnodar region, Russia
- Cause of Fire
- Drone debris
- Drone Activity
- Nine Ukrainian drones shot down
- Impact
- Potential for increased Russian oil exports
- Affected Refineries
- Ryazan and Novokuibyshevsk
- Annual Crude Processed (2024)
- 7.2 million metric tons (Afipsky and Krasnodar refineries combined)