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Ukrainian Drone Strike Sets Russian Refinery Supplying Occupation Forces Ablaze in Krasnodar Region
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A fire broke out at Russia’s Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai after a drone strike overnight on June 2, according to footage published by the OSINT community Exilenova+.
Witnesses began reporting strikes on the refinery shortly after 3 am, describing multiple explosions across the region, with the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces confirming the strike.
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Videos and photos shared by local residents showed a large fire and thick columns of smoke rising from the refinery’s territory. The blaze was reportedly visible from nearby settlements more than 10 kilometers away.
The operational headquarters of Krasnodar Krai confirmed that the fire at the Ilsky oil refinery was caused by a drone attack.
USF Struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery
— 🇺🇦 Unmanned Systems Forces (@usf_army) June 2, 2026
On the night of June 2, operators of the @1usc_army struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery, one of the largest oil-processing facilities in southern russia.
The refinery produces gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel oil, bitumen, and other petroleum products.… pic.twitter.com/IL7eMuHZvM
The Ilsky refinery, officially KNGK-INPZ LLC, is one of the largest private oil refining facilities in the region. It plays an important role in supplying fuel both to Russia’s domestic market and for export.
The refinery is located in the village of Ilsky in Seversky District, about 30 kilometers from Krasnodar.
The facility specializes in primary oil processing and produces petroleum products, including diesel fuel, gasoline, fuel oil, and bitumen. Its designed processing capacity is around 6.6 million tons of oil per year.
Last night Ukrainian drones struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery near Il'skii, in Krasnodar, Russia. Several loud explosions were recorded followed by a large fire. This facility processes app 6.6 million tons of oil per year. Geolocated 44.86060585527122, 38.613779765862304 pic.twitter.com/RAjt6MQ17j
— raging545 (@raging545) June 2, 2026
The refinery is also considered an important link in fuel supplies to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and to Russian military units in the Southern Military District.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine’s defense forces have successfully targeted 15 Russian oil refineries since the beginning of this year, significantly degrading the country’s fuel production capabilities.
Long-range operations have effectively neutralized nearly 40% of Russia’s primary oil refining capacity as of May, he said.
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