Ukrainian drones strike Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai
Ukrainian drones attacked the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai overnight on November 6, triggering explosions and a fire at the plant. Smoke spread toward Krasnodar, its airport temporarily restricted aircraft movements, and nearby residential buildings sustained damage. No casualties have been reported.
Key points
- Drones attacked the Afipsky oil refinery overnight on November 6, 2026.
- A fire broke out at the refinery after the attack.
- Smoke from the plant spread toward Krasnodar and reached the outskirts of the city.
- Windows were damaged in a residential building during the attack.
- Krasnodar airport introduced the “Cover” flight plan and temporarily restricted aircraft arrivals and departures.
- The refinery's annual processing capacity is about 6.25 million tonnes of oil.
- Russia's Defence Ministry said 142 drones were intercepted and destroyed overnight over several regions, occupied Crimea and the Black and Azov seas.
Why it matters
The Afipsky refinery is one of the largest oil-processing facilities in southern Russia, with an annual processing capacity of about 6.25 million tonnes. It produces diesel fuel, gasoline, jet fuel, fuel oil and other petroleum products, some of which are used to meet the needs of the Russian army. The strike also disrupted aviation operations in Krasnodar and caused damage near the plant.
What happened
Ukrainian drones attacked the Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai overnight on November 6. Explosions were heard in the region and in Adygea, and a fire broke out on the refinery's grounds. Thick smoke drifted toward Krasnodar and, according to local residents, reached the outskirts of the city. Windows were damaged in a residential building, and emergency services worked at the site. No casualties have been reported.
Krasnodar airport introduced the “Cover” flight plan and temporarily restricted aircraft arrivals and departures. Russia's Defence Ministry said 142 drones were intercepted and destroyed overnight over several Russian regions, occupied Crimea and the Black and Azov seas. The Krasnodar regional operational staff reported that an enterprise in the settlement of Afipsky was hit and attributed the fire to falling drone debris.
How Ukrainian sources describe it
Ukrainian-language coverage focused on the refinery's scale, its role in supplying fuel to the Russian army and the recurrence of drone strikes. Reports also highlighted the fire, smoke reaching Krasnodar, incoming waves of drones and the temporary restrictions at Krasnodar airport. Early reports noted the absence of official confirmation, while later reports cited the regional operational staff's confirmation.
Where reporting differs
Early reports said there was no official confirmation of the attack, whereas later information cited the Krasnodar regional operational staff confirming that an enterprise in Afipsky was hit by drone debris and that falling debris caused the fire. Sources also differ on the year of the latest strike: some reported the night of November 6 without specifying a year, while others identified it as 2025 or 2026.
Background
The Afipsky refinery is located in the settlement of Afipsky in the Severny District of Krasnodar Krai, roughly 20 kilometres southwest of Krasnodar. The plant had already been targeted by drones, including on August 25, 2026, when Governor of Krasnodar Krai Veniamin Kondratyev confirmed the attack and the resulting fire. Earlier strikes were recorded in June and August 2026.