On the night of June 28, a massive fire broke out at the Slavyansk Oil Refinery (Slavyansk NPP) in the city of Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Krasnodar Krai. According to eyewitnesses, a series of powerful explosions triggered a fire that has been raging for two days. Satellite imagery shows a plume of smoke stretching for dozens of kilometers, enveloping the entire city.
Scale of the Incident and Impact on the City
The fire covers an area of approximately 20,000 square meters. The flames have engulfed critical sections of the facility: the oil storage tank farm, the petroleum products warehouse, and the primary oil processing unit. The fire has caused serious disruptions to the city's essential services.
Residents of Slavyansk-na-Kubani report systemic power outages and water supply interruptions. Local stores are experiencing a surge in demand for food and essential goods, indicating a tense situation in the region.
Casualties and Confirmation of the Attack
According to official statements from local authorities, one person was killed and six others were injured in the attack on the facility. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that drones struck the Slavyansk Oil Refinery, noting that the attack took place on Ukraine's Constitution Day.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) stated that the strike was part of a 40-day operation aimed at influencing Russia's economic infrastructure. The agency emphasized that the attack's objective was achieved, resulting in a massive fire that affected key production units at the refinery.