Ukraine Drone Strike Ignites Russia's Ilsky Oil Refinery, Taganrog Residents Evacuated

TVP World (Poland)—A Ukrainian drone strike set Russia's Ilsky oil refinery ablaze, disrupting fuel production and prompting authorities to evacuate residents from the nearby city of Taganrog. The attack represents a significant strike on Russian energy infrastructure, with the refinery fire visible from a distance as emergency crews worked to contain the blaze. Ukrainian forces have increasingly targeted Russian oil facilities to degrade Moscow's war-fighting capacity and fuel supply. Taganrog evacuations reflected concern about potential secondary explosions or toxic fumes from the burning facility.

• TVP World (Poland) — A Ukrainian drone strike triggered a major fire at a Russian oil refinery, disrupting fuel output
• The Straits Times — Russia's Ilsky refinery burned after drone attacks, and Taganrog residents were evacuated
• Reuters — Russia's Ilsky oil refinery catches fire, Taganrog evacuates after drone attacks