Key facts
- Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure on June 16.
- Operations at the Moscow oil refinery were halted due to a Ukrainian drone attack.
- Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed the incident at the Moscow oil refinery.
- The Moscow refinery attack follows a reported doubling of drone strikes on Russian refineries.
- A fire erupted at an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region on June 16.
- Drone debris fell on the Krasnodar oil depot, sparking the fire.
- A road connecting the Krasnodar area to Crimea was closed.
- No casualties were reported at the Krasnodar oil depot.
- Russia's seaborne crude oil exports are approaching record levels.
- Ukraine's drones continue to target oil refineries within Russia.
Ukraine conducted drone attacks on Russian oil facilities on June 16, leading to operational halts and fires. Operations at the Moscow oil refinery were suspended after a Ukrainian drone strike caused damage to the facility. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed the incident, noting it aligns with a reported doubling of drone strikes targeting Russian refineries. In a separate event on the same day, a fire broke out at an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region. Authorities reported that the fire was ignited by falling drone debris. The incident prompted the closure of a nearby road that connects the area to Crimea. No casualties were reported in connection with the Krasnodar oil depot fire.