Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Wave Against Ilsky Refinery and Gelendzhik
Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted a large-scale drone operation overnight into August 8, 2026, striking the Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai and the Syzran refinery in Samara Oblast. Additionally, powerful explosions were reported in the resort city of Gelendzhik, prompting authorities to close local beaches and declare a drone threat. The Ilsky facility reportedly caught fire following the impact, disrupting fuel logistics used to support Russian military operations in southern Ukraine.
Date: August 8, 2026
Location: Krasnodar Krai, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: New Voice of Ukraine