Drone attack sparks massive fire at Russian oil refinery
On the night of February 4, 2025, a fire broke out at the Albashnafta oil warehouse in the Krasnodar region of Russia. The fire resulted from a drone attack, and 55 people and 19 firefighting units were involved in the effort to extinguish it. The UNN service provided this information, citing the Russian Telegram channel ASTRA.
The fire at the Albashnafta oil warehouse was caused by a drone attack.
According to the UNN service, explosions were heard during the night of February 4, and local authorities confirmed the involvement of air defense forces. The fire occurred near the Kanev district, and firefighting continued into the morning.
Information from the ASTRA channel indicates that Albashnafta is the only oil refinery near the Kanev district.
Residents of the region reported that the fire had not been extinguished by 10:15 PM Eastern Time. The firefighting operation involved 55 personnel and 19 pieces of equipment, highlighting the scale of the incident.
Albashnafta is a dynamically developing company primarily engaged in the production of petroleum products, according to UNN.
Another incident related to regional tensions is the fire at the oil warehouse in Krasnodar. Its effects might impact the local fuel market. UNN published this information, citing local sources.
