Afip refinery near Krasnodar burns after UAV attack
On Saturday night, a large-scale fire broke out in the Krasnodar region on Afip Oil Refinery. According to preliminary data, the company was attacked by attack drones.
Details of the incident
Eyewitnesses in social media report explosions, that were heard during the more than 30 minutes.
The released footage shows powerful flames and smoke over the refinery.
Official Russian sources have not yet reported the cause of the fire.
The value of the object
The Afip refinery is one of the largest refineries in the region. The refinery is strategically important for the Russian Federation as it provides fuel for the southern regions and military logistics.
Over the past year, the company has been attacked by drones several times.
Government response
The local administration said that fire brigades were working. There is no information on casualties.
The degree of damage to the process plants is checked.
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