![]() ![]() ![]() Ukraine almost never publicly claims responsibility for attacks inside Russia. There was no immediate information on who launched the drone but Russia has accused Ukraine of increased attacks on targets inside the country. Novorossiisk, together with the Caspian pipeline consortium (CPC) terminal, bring about 1.5% of global oil to market.Īnother drone crashed into the Ilsky refinery, which lies about 40 miles east of Novorossiisk, Russian state-owned news agencies Tass and RIA reported, citing local officials. Reuters reports the Afipsky refinery lies 50 miles east of the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, one of Russia’s most important oil export gateways. Here is a recap of what we know about two overnight attacks on oil refineries inside Russia:ĭrones attacked two oil refineries just 40-50 miles (65-80 km) east of Russia’s biggest oil export terminals on Wednesday, sparking a fire at one and causing no damage to the other, according to Russian officials.Īt around 2am BST a drone struck the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region, causing a fire which was later extinguished, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said. ![]()
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