Afipsky oil refinery

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree enabling the government to temporarily seize control of vital infrastructure if private owners fail to protect assets or rebuild after Ukrainian drone strikes. This policy applies to sectors including energy, communications, industrial, and transport facilities. Political analysts suggest the measure is intended as an ultimatum to pressure asset owners into undertaking costly restoration efforts.

Putin signed a decree allowing the government to temporarily take control of critical infrastructure if private owners cannot protect it from Ukrainian drone strikes or rebuild after attacks. This measure, which applies to energy and industrial sectors, is seen by some as an ultimatum designed to pressure owners into financing necessary repairs for heavily damaged assets like oil refineries.

Ukraine reportedly struck the Gazpromneftekhim Salavat petrochemical complex and the Afipsky Oil Refinery in overnight attacks. Fires were reported at both sites, and Russian officials acknowledged drone attacks but did not confirm damage to the facilities.

A drone attack triggered a fire at the Afipsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai, causing civilian casualties and damage. Explosions and possible strikes on military-linked sites were reported in occupied Crimea, though Ukraine had not commented on the attacks.