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Ukraine says it struck Ilsky oil refinery in southern Russia

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Reuters. (2026, September 26). Ukraine says it struck Ilsky oil refinery in southern Russia. The Hindu. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/russia-ukraine-war-ilsky-oil-refinery/article71512127.ece

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On September 26, 2026, Ukrainian forces reportedly attacked the Ilsky Oil Refinery located in Russia’s Krasnodar region during an overnight assault. The Kyiv military stated that a fire broke out at the facility, which they claim is crucial to supporting Russian war efforts against Ukraine.
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On September 26, 2026, Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery located in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region during an overnight attack. According to a statement by the General Staff of Ukraine, this action caused a fire at the facility and was aimed at disrupting Moscow's war effort against Ukraine. The Ukrainian military did not provide further details on how they carried out the strike or if there were any casualties involved.

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Ukrainian forces struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery in southern Russia's Krasnodar region in an overnight attack, Kyiv's military said on Saturday (September 26, 2026).
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2026-09-27 · The Hindu
Ukraine says it struck Ilsky oil refinery in southern Russia · assertive framing

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Ukrainian forces struck the Ilsky Oil Refinery in southern Russia's Krasnodar region in an overnight attack, Kyiv's military said on Saturday (September 26, 2026). asserted
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In a statement, the General Staff said a fire had broken out at the facility, which it described as helping fuel Moscow's war effort in Ukraine. asserted
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