Ukraine Strikes Oil Refinery in Southern Russia

July 10, 2026 Fire in the city of Taganrog after a drone attack on July 10, 2026. Exilenova+ / Telegram An oil refinery in the southern Krasnodar region caught fire after a Ukrainian drone attack early Friday, while authorities in the city of Taganrog evacuated some residents from their homes following a separate strike on a seaport. Officials in Krasnodar said the Ilsky Oil Refinery caught fire after drone debris fell onto it. They said debris also fell on at least one home and a commercial site. The Ilsky Oil Refinery, with a production capacity of around 138,000 barrels per day, has been attacked several times before. A few hours later on Friday, officials in Krasnodar said the blaze at the facility was extinguished. Meanwhile, in the neighboring Rostov region, fires broke out at two fuel depots at the Taganrog seaport during a drone attack, Governor Yury Slyusar wrote in a post on Telegram. Taganrog Mayor Svetlana Kambulova said people living near the seaport were being evacuated from their homes. She said a house was damaged and the roof of a government building also caught fire. Russia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted 376 Ukrainian drones in Russia and annexed Crimea between Thursday night and Friday morning. Reuters contributed reporting. Read more about: Ukraine war , Drones , Rostov , Krasnodar Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Ukrainian Drone Attacks Spark Blazes at Seaport and Oil Refinery in Southern Russia Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems destroyed nearly 150 drones overnight across Russia and in annexed Crimea. 2 Min read Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Rostov Region Kill At Least 3 Among those killed in the strikes were two sailors aboard a cargo ship in the city of Rostov-on-Don, regional authorities said. 1 Min read 3 Killed in Rostov Region as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Overnight Air Attacks Authorities in Kyiv, meanwhile, said Russian strikes on the city killed at least six people and injured 14 others, including a child. 2 Min read Ukrainian Drone Attack Sets Oil Depot Ablaze in Southern Russia, Authorities Say The attack targeted the village of Novominskaya, where debris from a downed drone fell on an oil reservoir, regional officials said. 1 Min read