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Ukrainian Forces Launch Major Drone Attack on Russian Oil Refineries and Military Targets, One Dead, 100 Drones Involved

Jun 21, 2024, 05:34 AM

Ukrainian forces launched a significant drone attack on multiple oil refineries and military targets in Russia overnight. The strikes targeted facilities in Krasnodar Krai, Adygea, Tambov, and Volgograd regions, including the Lukoil oil depot, Afipsky refinery, Ilsky refinery, and Yeysk airfield. The Ukrainian military used domestically produced Neptune missiles and kamikaze drones in the operation, with over 100 drones involved. Russian officials reported one fatality and several injuries. In response, Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed numerous drones over Crimea, the Black Sea, and Krasnodar Territory. Around 40 explosions were reported during the night. This marks one of the largest drone attacks by Ukraine since the conflict began.