Drone Attack Sparks Massive Fire at Il’sk Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Region

Strike drones attacked the Il’sk Oil Refinery near the village of Il’sk in the Seversky District of Krasnodar Krai, according to the Astra news outlet on February 17.

Local residents reported the incident, with another source, Shot, noting a series of loud explosions heard around 1:00 AM.

Reports stated that the drones were likely shot down, and debris fell near the refinery, igniting a fire. Emergency services later arrived to contain the blaze, though local authorities have yet to issue an official statement.

Footage is circulating online showing a large-scale fire reportedly at the Il’sk Oil Refinery.

The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have intercepted 24 drones over Krasnodar region and destroyed a guided Neptune-MD  missile over the Sea of Azov.

The Il’sk Oil Refinery is located in Krasnodar region and handles the processing, storage, and transportation of hydrocarbon feedstock and petroleum products by road and rail. The facility was last attacked in February 2024, when an explosion led to a fire on-site.