Russia, Black Sea and drones
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A fire broke out at the Ilsky refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region after a drone attack, local authorities said on Tuesday, adding that a reservoir with oil products was damaged.
The Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai, which supplies fuel to Russian troops, processes 6.42 million tons of oil annually, according to Ukraine's General Staff.
Ukraine launched a massive overnight attack on Russia, sparking fires and the closure of several airports.
According to Russian state media, the blast was triggered by a train derailment which left about 30 rail wagons damaged at Kochetovka-2 station in the region of Tambov.
Drone attacks, artillery fire, abductions… In 2025, Ukrainian and international journalists covering Russia’s war in Ukraine continued to be targeted by the Russian army in the course of their work. Since 24 February 2022,
On February 17, some Russian residents woke up to a scene of flames.