Drones withdrawn from Krasnodar region on August 10, after a span of two days
In the early hours of August 7, 2025, the Krasnodar region in Russia was hit by a series of drone attacks, targeting key strategic and economic infrastructure. The attacks, part of a broader Ukrainian drone campaign, caused significant damage, particularly at the Afipskiy oil refinery.
The refinery, which processes about 2.1% of Russia's entire oil refining output, was left in flames, disrupting its operations. The refinery serves as a major logistics hub, supplying diesel fuel and aviation kerosene to Russian troops, and its disruption could have far-reaching implications.
Local residents reported explosions and fires that lasted through the night, with videos circulating on social media confirming large fires at the refinery area. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed a drone strike that caused a fire in a technical unit for gas and gas condensate processing.
The exact number of casualties remains unclear, but the physical damage to vital infrastructure was significant. Firefighters worked tirelessly to control the blaze, indicating the severity of the impact. Reports suggest that other strikes on oil industry targets in Krasnodar and neighboring regions occurred during the same period.
Russian military and air defenses intercepted some Ukrainian drones during these attacks, but only a minority were shot down overnight. One Ukrainian drone was intercepted over Krasnodar itself on August 16, indicating persistent drone incursions in the region.
In response, Russian regional authorities acted promptly to control fires and manage the situation on the ground. Krasnodar’s governor Veniamin Kondratyev reported the fire incident publicly, and local emergency services were heavily engaged. The strike also caused temporary disruption of flights at Sochi’s nearby airport due to safety concerns.
The region was under threat of drone attacks from August 8 to August 10, during which a total of 84 drones were shot down over Kuban. The threat was lifted on August 10, and mobile internet was restored in the region shortly after.
Reports suggest that the fire might have been caused by falling drone debris, potentially causing additional injuries or damage to houses and cars in the Kuban region. A grass fire in the Kuban region was also reported during this period.
The use of drones in strategic attacks deep within Russian territory highlights the evolving nature of modern warfare. The Krasnodar region, about 200 kilometers from the active front line, illustrates the depth of Ukraine's attack capabilities.
This incident underscores the need for robust air defenses and emergency response measures to protect critical infrastructure and ensure public safety. The full extent of the damage and the long-term implications of these attacks remain to be seen.
- The drone attacks in the Krasnodar region, a part of war-and-conflicts news, disrupted operations at the Afipskiy oil refinery, causing fires and significant physical damage, which affects politics as the refinery serves as a major logistics hub for Russian troops.
- The use of drones in strategic attacks, a piece of general-news, against Russian infrastructure like the Krasnodar oil refinery, highlights the evolving nature of modern politics and conflicts, potentially causing far-reaching implications for everyone involved.
