Ukraine says it struck Ilsky oil refinery in southern Russia
Ukrainian forces claim to have struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region in an overnight attack on September 26, 2026, causing a fire. Kyiv's military stated the facility helps fuel Moscow's war effort in Ukraine.
Why it matters
This attack represents a continuation of Ukraine's strategy to target Russian energy infrastructure, aiming to disrupt Russia's military logistics and economic capacity amidst the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian forces struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery in southern Russia's Krasnodar region in an overnight attack, Kyiv's military said on Saturday (September 26, 2026).
In a statement, the General Staff said a fire had broken out at the facility, which it described as helping fuel Moscow's war effort in Ukraine.
Published - September 26, 2026 03:02 pm IST
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