Drones attack two Russian oil refineries at once, sparking fires
Photo: Russian Emergency Situations Ministry worker (Getty Images)
Russia's Krasnodar Krai and Samara region were attacked by drones overnight on August 8. As a result, large fires broke out at two oil refineries, according to OSINT channels.
The strikes hit the Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai and the oil refinery in Syzran.
Syzran oil refinery
Initially, social media channels reported that the oil refinery in Syzran was "smoking."
"Local residents reported an attack in the area of the AVT unit and oil storage tanks," one of the Telegram channels reported.
It should be noted that local authorities confirmed the attack, as Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev reported.
"Dear residents of Samara region. One of the industrial enterprises in Samara region was attacked by enemy drones overnight. The aftermath is currently being dealt with. Emergency services are working at the site where the drones fell. Information about casualties is being clarified," the official wrote on Telegram.
Social media channels circulated footage from the site of the strike, showing a red glow and thick black smoke engulfing the refinery.
The oil refinery in Syzran was attacked. pic.twitter.com/QvVUJtdzzf
— RBC-Ukraine (@NewsUkraineRBC) August 8, 2026
Syzran, Samara region, Russia: the local oil refinery came under attack (OSINT analysts)
Ilsky oil refinery
The Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai was also damaged in a drone attack. The region's operational headquarters confirmed the incident. According to official information, debris fell on the refinery grounds.
The footage clearly shows flames that Russian rescuers appear to still be trying to extinguish.
Drone attacks on Russian oil refineries
As is known, Russia is periodically targeted by drone attacks, most of which are aimed at energy infrastructure, including oil refineries and facilities related to the gas industry.
There can be no talk of Russia exporting oil. On the contrary, the aggressor has been forced to purchase it from abroad, for example, from Russia-friendly Belarus.
Meanwhile, Russian gas stations are facing fuel shortages, and when gasoline is available, it is being sold at inflated prices. Just days ago, Ukrainian drones struck the Yaroslavl oil refinery.
