Ukraine Strikes Oil Refinery in Southern Russia

July 10, 2026 Fire in the city of Taganrog after a drone attack on July 10, 2026. Exilenova+ / Telegram An oil refinery in the southern Krasnodar region caught fire after a Ukrainian drone attack early Friday, while authorities in the city of Taganrog evacuated some residents from their homes following a separate strike on a seaport. Officials in Krasnodar said the Ilsky Oil Refinery caught fire after drone debris fell onto it. They said debris also fell on at least one home and a commercial site. The Ilsky Oil Refinery, with a production capacity of around 138,000 barrels per day, has been attacked several times before. A few hours later on Friday, officials in Krasnodar said the blaze at the facility was extinguished. In the neighboring Rostov region, fires broke out at two fuel depots at the Taganrog seaport during a drone attack, Governor Yury Slyusar wrote in a post on Telegram. Taganrog Mayor Svetlana Kambulova said people living near the seaport were being evacuated from their homes. She said a house was damaged and the roof of a government building also caught fire. Meanwhile, in the western Belgorod region, officials said a woman was killed in a drone attack on her car. Russia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted 376 Ukrainian drones in Russia and annexed Crimea between Thursday night and Friday morning. Reuters contributed reporting. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help . Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $ 2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later .