In Krasnodar Region, drones attacked Afipsk oil refinery: fire broke out. VIDEO+PHOTO
On the night of 5 November 2026, the Afipsk oil refinery in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation was attacked by drones.
This was reported by Censor.NET, citing Russian Telegram channels and OSINT communities.
A fire broke out on the plant’s premises following a series of explosions.
Thick smoke rose above the industrial zone, which, according to media reports, was visible from a considerable distance.
The Afipsk oil refinery has already been targeted on several occasions. In particular, on 25 August 2026, a fire also broke out on its premises following a drone strike. In June, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the facility had been hit.
Afipsk Oil Refinery: what is known?
The Afipsk oil refinery is one of the largest oil refineries in southern Russia.
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Location: the village of Afipsky, Krasnodar Krai, approximately 18 km from Krasnodar.
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Design capacity: 6.25 million tonnes of crude oil per year.
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Actual throughput: around 7.2 million tonnes per year (according to Reuters data for 2024).
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Products: petrol, diesel, fuel oil, aviation kerosene and other petroleum products.
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Significance: the plant supplies fuel to the Russian economy and is a key element in the logistics of fuel supply for Russian troops.
