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Ukrainian Drones Hit Kinef Oil Refinery in Russia’s Leningrad Region

The overnight attack underscores Kyiv’s ability to strike targets roughly 800 kilometers from the border.

Overview

  • Leningrad region governor Alexander Drozdenko reported a fire in the industrial zone and said firefighters began extinguishing it.
  • Drozdenko said Russian air defenses shot down seven drones over Kirishi during the raid.
  • Local social-media reports identified the Kirishinefteorgsintez refinery as the target, echoed by Ukrainska Pravda.
  • Kinef is among Russia’s largest refineries and is operated by Surgutneftegaz.
  • The facility was previously struck on March 8 and another incident was reported on the night of September 14, 2025.