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Ukrainian drones hit Afipsky refinery, killing two workers

8/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ukrainian drones set fire to the Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar, killing two workers.
Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said debris killed two workers and injured two others at the site.
Russia’s defence ministry reported shooting down 148 Ukrainian drones in one night.
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree permitting temporary state control of critical infrastructure deemed insufficiently protected.

History

Historical Context

Russia’s unmarked troops seized Crimea in February 2014, and a March 18 referendum reported 96.77% support for joining Russia, prompting UN condemnation and Western sanctions. The annexation installed a pro-Moscow government and began state control of key assets. Today, after Ukrainian drones hit the Afipsky refinery, Putin decreed that all critical infrastructure in occupied territories will be placed under direct Russian state ownership.

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Story summary

Ukrainian drones set fire to the Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar, killing two workers.
Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said debris killed two workers and injured two others at the site.
Russia’s defence ministry reported shooting down 148 Ukrainian drones in one night.
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree permitting temporary state control of critical infrastructure deemed insufficiently protected.

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