Ukrainian military says it struck Afipsky refinery in southern Russia

Ukraine's military said on Thursday that its forces had struck the Afipsky oil refinery in southern Russia's Krasnodar region as well as sites linked to drone production.

A statement issued by the military's General Staff said a fire had broken out after the refinery was hit overnight. Russian officials in Krasnodar region said a fire caused by falling drone debris had been extinguished at the site.

The Ukrainian military also said its forces had struck sites in Russian-held Crimea linked to the production of drones and vessels.

(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)

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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 11:27 AM.