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Drone Strike Ignites Fire at Russia’s Ilsky Oil Refinery on Eve of Geneva Talks

The attack underscores Ukraine's strategy of hitting energy infrastructure to pressure Russia.

Overview

  • Regional authorities in Krasnodar confirmed a fire of about 700 square meters at the Ilsky refinery, reporting a damaged petroleum tank and no casualties.
  • Russia’s Defense Ministry said it shot down 151 Ukrainian drones overnight, as local channels and residents described blasts near Ilsky and active air defenses.
  • Ukrainian officials reported Russian strikes that injured three people in Odesa and killed one in Sumy, and energy firm DTEK said Odesa’s power infrastructure suffered severe damage.
  • Poland temporarily closed the Rzeszów and Lublin airports and scrambled military aircraft as a precaution in response to the cross-border drone activity, according to officials.
  • Trilateral talks in Geneva are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, with the Kremlin saying territorial questions are on the agenda.