Fire at Russia's Ilsky oil refinery put out after Ukrainian drone attack
Ukraine said the strikes caused fires at both refineries and injured five people, while Russia reported 397 drones shot down overnight.
- On Saturday, August 8, Ukrainian attack drones struck the Syzran Oil Refinery and the Ilsky Oil Refinery, sparking large fires at both facilities as part of an overnight aerial campaign across multiple Russian regions.
- These coordinated strikes follow a deep-strike operation on Friday, August 7, targeting Russian civilian logistics; Ukraine says the campaign aims to deprive Russia of resources used to fund its military.
- Authorities reported five people were wounded in Krasnodar, while Samara Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev acknowledged a drone attack on "one of the industrial enterprises"; Russia's Defense Ministry claimed its forces intercepted 397 drones overnight.
- The Syzran facility, a key Rosneft asset, processes 8.9 million tons of oil annually, while the Ilsky site processes 6.6 million tons; both refineries have faced previous strikes according to local reports.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly shifting his domestic travel to Siberia and the Far East to avoid regions vulnerable to drones, while the campaign continues against Wildberries with 20 facilities targeted since mid-July.
39 Articles
39 Articles
Ukrainian drone strikes ignite fires at Russian oil refineries in Krasnodar and Samara regions
In the early hours of Saturday, August 8, drone attacks targeted oil refineries in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai and Samara region. Local authorities confirmed a fire at the Ilsky oil refinery, while independent outlet ASTRA reported a blaze at the Syzran refinery, citing footage from eyewitnesses. Officials in Krasnodar say the fire at the Ilsky facility was triggered by drone debris. At least five people were injured, though their conditions have no…
Al Arabiya
The Straits Times
Ukraine Targets Russia’s War Fuel Supply With Strikes on Two Oil Refineries
Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out overnight strikes against two Russian oil refineries and a military observation post on an offshore drilling platform in the Black Sea, targeting infrastructure used to support Russia’s war effort, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on August 8. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW According to the General Staff, the operation hit the Ilsky Oil Refinery in …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
