Ukraine сonfirms strike on Russia's Ilsky oil refinery, multiple military targets in New Year attack
Ukraine's military has confirmed it carried out a strike on the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai during the night of Dec. 31 to Jan. 1, as part of a broader operation targeting Russian military and economic infrastructure.
The General Staff said that "the Ilsky oil refinery was hit by loitering munitions, resulting in a fire at the site." The strike, according to the statement, was part of Ukraine's ongoing efforts to "undermine the military and economic potential of the Russian aggressor."
The military also reported fire damage to other high-value targets in Russian territory and occupied parts of Ukraine, including a Shahed drone storage site near Donetsk, a Tor-M2 air defense system near Shevchenko, and a fuel depot near Ilovaisk, where a fire was observed following the attack. A command post near Avdiivka was also struck, according to the General Staff.
In the early hours of Jan. 1, Russian Telegram channels and monitoring groups began reporting a wave of drone attacks across several regions, including Kaluga Oblast and Krasnodar Krai.
Local residents shared videos showing a glow in the sky and large fires in industrial areas where energy facilities are located. In the city of Liudinovo in Kaluga Oblast, reports indicated that a local oil storage facility was hit.
The Kyiv Independent can't immediately verify the claims.
Footage circulating online showed a tall column of fire and smoke above the site. Regional authorities have not commented on the extent of the damage, though local channels said the fire was preceded by the sound of explosions.
❗️The fire continues at the local oil depot in the 🇷🇺Kaluga region, in the area of the settlement of Lyudinovo. pic.twitter.com/MmgR2jAUGD
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) December 31, 2025
Residents of Krasnodar Krai also reported a turbulent New Year’s night, as the Ilsky oil refinery came under attack. The facility has previously been targeted by drones on multiple occasions, according to open-source reports and local media.
Moscow was also reportedly targeted by drones during the night. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said nine drones had been shot down.
There was no additional information on damage or casualties.
