Uninterrupted Internet Access Abandoned in Kuban as Drone Assault Persists: Latest Updates
In the current climate, drone attacks have become a persistent threat to several regions in southern Russia, with the Krasnodar region being a notable hotspot. Both residents and the Russian Ministry of Defense have reported multiple drone strikes in the area.
The Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai was targeted by a Ukrainian drone strike earlier in August, causing a fire that was eventually extinguished by emergency crews. This key energy facility processes millions of tons of crude oil annually, making it a significant target.
The Russian Defense Ministry has reported shooting down numerous Ukrainian drones overnight, including nine over Krasnodar and a total of 82 across various regions. This persistent drone activity highlights the ongoing risk to Russian territory.
Besides Krasnodar, other locations such as the Primorsko-Akhtarsk military airbase (where drones were reportedly stored), military sites in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, and refineries in Volgograd and Saratov regions have also fallen victim to drone strikes.
Local residents and emergency services have reported drone activity, fires, and air defense responses, indicating disruptions and heightened alert levels. However, while significant damage and fires have occurred, there are no clear official reports or resident confirmations of internet service disruptions directly caused by these drone attacks in Krasnodar or nearby regions as of the latest available information.
The strategic aim of these Ukrainian drone attacks appears to be to disrupt Russia’s military logistics and energy infrastructure in southern Russia, affecting refineries and military command systems.
In Sochi, residents reported hearing two explosions, suggesting that air defense has been activated. However, no visible signs of the drones have been reported in the sky after the explosions.
Elsewhere, residents in Novorossiysk can't use mobile internet, but wired (Wi-Fi) is working well. In contrast, Sochi residents can't connect to Wi-Fi, but mobile internet is working with interruptions.
In the Crimea region, not everyone can hear the audible danger warning, and sirens warning of drones over the region are sounding, according to messages received. In some areas, such as a hill in Sochi, residents like Christina reported not hearing any sirens.
For real-time information and danger warnings, residents are encouraged to follow the Telegram channel "live_kuban".
- The escalating war-and-conflicts between Ukraine and Russia have spilled into the political sphere, as evidenced by the series of drone attacks targeting key Russian infrastructure, such as the Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai.
- Amidst the ongoing general-news of persistent drone attacks, the political ramifications are becoming increasingly apparent, with strategic targets like energy facilities and military sites being deliberately struck, aiming to disrupt Russia's military logistics and energy infrastructure.
