Ukrainian forces launched a significant drone campaign overnight, targeting 15 Russian regions and striking critical energy infrastructure, according to Russian defense officials.
The attack resulted in a fire at the Afipsky refinery in the Kuban region and injuries to two people, while air defense systems intercepted 288 unmanned aerial vehicles over Russian territory and the Black Sea.
The strike on the Afipsky facility adds to mounting concerns over the resilience of Russia’s downstream oil processing capacity.
Brent crude prices climbed in early trading as traders priced in the persistent risk of supply disruptions from repeated attacks on Russian refineries.
The market reaction reflects ongoing anxiety that sustained damage to processing infrastructure could tighten global fuel supplies, particularly for diesel and gasoline.
This development follows a recent pattern of intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy assets.