Ukrainian Strike Kills 1 in Southern Russia, Refinery on Fire

By AFP June 28, 2026 Telegram A "massive" Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and wounded another in southern Russia and caused a fire in a refinery, the regional governor said on Sunday. Krasnodar regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said several houses were also damaged by falling debris. "Krasnodar region came under a massive enemy drone attack... Sadly, one person was killed," Kondratyev said in a post on Telegram, adding that "one person was wounded and received the necessary assistance on site." He said that a "fire also broke out at an oil refinery in the city, and a power line and gas pipe were damaged." The Slavyansk-on-Kuban oil refinery, one of the largest in southern Russia and part of the Slavyansk EKO group, is located near the Crimean peninsula, which is occupied by Russia and has already been attacked several times by Ukraine. A total of 213 Ukrainian drones were intercepted in more than a dozen regions of Russia, including Moscow, the Defense Ministry said. Ukraine has targeted Russian energy infrastructure throughout the war in retaliation for Russian strikes on its civilians and energy infrastructure and has stepped up efforts in recent months to hinder Moscow's financial capabilities in its war effort. Russia has targeted Ukraine with near-daily strikes since the launch of its full-scale invasion in February 2022, the bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II. Read more about: Ukraine war , Oil 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 Russia Drops Budget Cut Plans as Oil Price Surge Boosts Revenues – Bloomberg Authorities could channel the windfall oil revenues into spending on the war in Ukraine, Bloomberg’s sources said. 2 Min read Ukraine Struck Druzhba Pipeline for Fifth Time This Year, Intelligence Sources Say Hungary and Slovakia, which both rely on the pipeline from Russia, reported that oil supplies were flowing normally on Wednesday. 1 Min read Naval Drones Halt Operations at Russian Oil Terminal The Caspian Pipeline Consortium said it would resume operations when the drone threat was lifted. 1 Min read At Least 15 Russian Regions Recruiting Reservists to Guard Oil Facilities Against Drone Attacks – Vyorstka The postings stress that reservists will not be sent to fight in Ukraine but will remain in their home regions to guard energy infrastructure and intercept... 2 Min read