Ukrainian drones attack Russia's Krasnodar Krai, causing fire in Yeysk – video

Russian local news channels have reported a large-scale drone attack on Krasnodar Krai on the night of 20-21 June. A fire can be seen near the airfield in Yeysk, from which the Russians frequently launch strikes on Ukraine.

Source: Astra, a Russian news outlet; Krasnodar Krai Operational Headquarters

Details: Residents of the Russian city of Yeysk have written on social media about explosions in the sky and posted footage showing flashes in the sky. A large-scale fire broke out after the UAV attack.

Local residents also reported that Russian air defence was responding.

In addition, it is reported that more than ten explosions occurred in the area of the village of Afipsky (Krasnodar Krai) and the village of Yablonovsky (the Republic of Adygea). Russian military-themed Telegram channels reported the downing of more than 20 drones. 

Krasnodar Krai Operational Headquarters officially reported that several districts in Krasnodar Krai had come under a large-scale attack, namely Temryuk, Yeysk and Severskaya districts. 

Russian authorities said that the drone attack in Yeysk district had been repelled. 

Quote: "There were no civilian casualties and no damage to civilian infrastructure. The relevant operational services are working at the scene. The information is being confirmed."

Update: Later, Krasnodar Krai Operational Headquarters reported that the UAV had crashed on the territory of the Ilsky oil refinery in Kuban. According to early reports, two people had been injured.

Background: Drones belonging to the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) struck a Tambovnafteprodukt JSC  fuel and lubricants depot and an oil depot belonging to LUKOIL-Yugnefteprodukt LLC in the settlement of Enem, Republic of Adygea, Russia, on the night of 19-20 June.

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