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Ukrainian attack on Russian oil refinery
Ukraine's military launched an overnight attack on Russia's Krasnodar Krai on Aug. 25, reportedly striking the Afipsky Oil Refinery, according to Russian Telegram media channels.
Why it matters
This attack is part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian fuel supplies and logistics, which are critical to Russia's military operations.
What's unclear
- The extent of damage to the refinery
- Whether the attack was confirmed by Ukrainian officials
- Any potential impact on oil production or exports
Linked public sources
- Major Russian oil refinery reportedly struck in Ukrainian attack — Kyiv Independent
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
- Russians strike Zaporizhzhia region 873 times in 24 hours: two killed, one injured — Zaporizhzhia
- Russian spotter who planted devices near defense facilities detained in Rivne region — Rivne Oblast
- Ukrainian attack on Russian oil refinery in Afipsky — Krasnodar Krai
- Ukrainian drone strike on Perm oil refinery — Krasnodar Krai
- Ukraine charges Russian General Staff Chief Gerasimov over deadly July 2 attack on Kyiv — Kyiv