Ukraine's defence forces hit Russian oil refinery and air defence system

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and Ukraine’s defence forces struck an oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and a Russian Buk air defence system in the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast on the night of 4-5 February. 

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook

Quote: "SSU units, in cooperation with the Armed Forces and other components of the defence forces, struck the Albashneft LLC facility in Russia's Krasnodar Krai on the night of 4-5 February. A direct hit has been confirmed, and a fire broke out at the site. The consequences of the strike are being ascertained."

Details: The plant targeted in the strike is involved in refining oil and producing petrol and diesel for the Russian army.

The General Staff also reported that Armed Forces of Ukraine drone units had hit a Russian Buk surface-to-air missile system in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast. 

Quote: "A successful strike and damage to the target have been confirmed. More details to follow." 

Background: Russian authorities and Telegram channels reported that a fire had broken out at the Albashneft oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai following a drone strike.

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