Ukraine Launches Major Drone Attack on Russian Oil Refineries, Yeysk Airbase in Krasnodar

Jun 21, 2024, 08:47 PM

Ukraine launched a significant drone attack on Russia's Krasnodar region, targeting multiple oil refineries and a military airbase. The assault, which involved over 100 drones, resulted in a large fire at the Yeysk Airbase and damage to the Ilsky, Afipsky, Krasnodar, and Astrakhan oil refineries. Russian authorities reported one fatality and several injuries. In response, Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, hitting targets in Lviv and Zaporizhzhia regions. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 12 out of 16 Russian missiles and all 13 Shahed drones. The attacks caused significant damage to energy facilities and resulted in power outages across Ukraine.