On February 28, a drone attack ignited a fire at the Albashneft mini-refinery located in Novominskaya, Krasnodar Krai, Russia. According to local officials, the blaze was started by debris from the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and affected a tank within the facility, burning an area of approximately 150 square meters. In response to the incident, 39 firefighters were dispatched to control and extinguish the fire, and fortunately, there were no reported casualties among workers or responders.

The refinery is situated about 250 kilometers from the ongoing conflict front line in Ukraine, highlighting the geographical range of drone capabilities in the conflict. The attack is part of a broader pattern, as Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian military and industrial sites, reflecting an escalation in tactics used in the ongoing war. Although the accuracy and confirmation of Russian claims about the attack remain unverified by independent sources, the incident underscores the continued volatility and disruption caused by the conflict.

As the situation develops, the incident may have implications on the oil supply chain in the region and could prompt further military responses from Russia. Given the strategic importance of oil facilities in wartime, such attacks can significantly impact logistics and resource deployments, potentially altering the dynamics of the conflict.