Ukrainian drone strikes sparked a major fire at one of southern Russia's largest oil refineries overnight, as Kyiv continued its campaign targeting Russia's energy infrastructure.
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According to Krasnodar region governor Veniamin Kondratyev, debris from downed Ukrainian drones ignited a blaze at the refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, east of Russian-occupied Crimea.
The attack also caused casualties, with one person killed in the town and another injured in a nearby village after falling drone debris struck the area.
Several videos circulated online
Soon after the attack, videos of the incident began circulating on X, showing massive plumes of black smoke rising from the refinery.
