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Refinery, aircraft plant and oil terminal hit as Ukraine confirms strikes on Russia

Refinery, aircraft plant and oil terminal hit as Ukraine confirms strikes on Russia Illustrative photo: Defense forces hit a refinery, aircraft repair plant, and oil terminal in Russia (Getty Images)

The Defense Forces of Ukraine, during the night of November 29, struck the Afipsky oil refinery, an aircraft repair plant, and a marine oil terminal on the territory of Russia, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

"As part of reducing the military-economic potential of the Russian aggressor, during the night of November 29, units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine carried out successful strikes on several important facilities of the Russian aggressor," the General Staff reported.

In the city of Taganrog in Russia’s Rostov region, the capacities of the aircraft repair plant Beriev TANTK, where modernization of Tu-95 strategic bombers and A-50 AEW aircraft is carried out, were struck.

According to preliminary information, a fire broke out in a workshop for repairing Tu-95 aircraft. The results are being clarified.

The Defense Forces of Ukraine also once again struck the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region, which is involved in supplying the Russian occupation army.

Explosions were recorded in the target area, followed by a fire at the facility. The extent of the damage is being clarified.

In addition, the destruction of a vertical R-5000 tank has been confirmed as a result of the strikes on November 25, 2025, on the infrastructure of the marine oil terminal of the port of Tuapse in the Krasnodar region.

"The joint combat work of all components of the Defense Forces on important targets of the Russian armed forces will continue until the complete cessation of Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine," the General Staff emphasized.

Drone strikes on Russia on November 29

Earlier reports on social media stated that during the night of Saturday, November 29, unknown drones attacked the Afipsky oil refinery located in Russia’s Krasnodar region.

The Afipsky refinery specializes in the production of gasoline and diesel fuel. The enterprise is actively involved in supplying fuel to Russian troops.

Marine drones also attacked and completely disabled the berth of the CPC Marine Terminal in Novorossiysk, and oil loading has been halted.