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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Intensify, Target Russian Oil Refinery

1/21/2026

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

On January 21, Ukrainian drone fragments caused a fire at the Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar, Russia, with no injuries reported.
The incident is part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to target Russian energy infrastructure.
Drone strikes in southern Russia injured 11 people and led to evacuations.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting numerous drones that evening.
Local officials confirmed the attacks, indicating a continued escalation in hostilities.

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Ukrainian Drones Attack

A drone strike in Russia's Republic of Adygea injured at least eight people, including one child.
The attack targeted an apartment block in Novaya Adygeya and caused a fire.
The Russian Defense Ministry stated it intercepted 53 drones that evening, including seven near Adygeya.
Governor Murat Kumpilov, the head of Adygea, confirmed the incident on Telegram, reporting damage to 12 apartments and about 20 vehicles.

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Ukrainian Drones Strike

On January 21, Ukrainian drone fragments caused a fire at the Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar, Russia, with no injuries reported.
The incident is part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to target Russian energy infrastructure.
Drone strikes in southern Russia injured 11 people and led to evacuations.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting numerous drones that evening.
Local officials confirmed the attacks, indicating a continued escalation in hostilities.

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