Ukrainian Drones Strike Ilsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai
Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) successfully conducted a long-range drone strike on the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region during the night of June 1-2, 2026. The attack sparked a significant fire and is part of a broader 'logistics lockdown' campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure. The strike coincided with reported gasoline shortages and price hikes in Belgorod and Kursk regions due to sustained Ukrainian pressure on Russian refineries.
Date: June 2, 2026
Location: Russian Federation
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Institute for the Study of War