Ukrainian Military Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery

The Ukrainian military announced a successful strike on the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region. The attack resulted in a fire, striking one of the largest oil facilities in southern Russia, according to Kyiv's General Staff, highlighting an escalation in the conflict between the two nations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kyiv | Updated: 17-02-2026 16:14 IST | Created: 17-02-2026 16:14 IST
Ukrainian Military Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery
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In a significant escalation of hostilities, the Ukrainian military confirmed on Tuesday that it had successfully struck the Ilsky oil refinery located in Russia's Krasnodar region. The attack targeted one of the largest oil facilities in southern Russia, as stated by Kyiv's General Staff.

The strike resulted in a fire at the refinery, underscoring the intensity of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv has emphasized the strategic importance of this attack on such a pivotal energy infrastructure.

This event marks a notable shift in the tactics of the Ukrainian military, highlighting the increasingly direct impact on key Russian assets in the ongoing geopolitical tension.

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