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Ukraine Hits One of Russia's Largest Oil Refining Complexes with Explosive Drone Attack
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Kirishi refinery, disrupting about 6.4% of national refining capacity and contributing to fuel shortages amid ongoing conflict.
- On September 14, Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Kirishi oil refinery in Leningrad Oblast, causing a brief fire from falling debris.
- The strike took place amid an intensifying drone conflict involving Moscow and Kiev, which has seen attacks on Russian oil refineries and critical infrastructure.
- Officials confirmed that three drones were intercepted near Kirishi, home to a major refinery that handles approximately 17.7 million tonnes of crude oil each year, equivalent to around 6.4% of Russia’s total refining output.
- Russian authorities stated they intercepted a minimum of 361 drones launched by Ukraine, while President Zelenskyy described the attacks as the most impactful form of sanctions targeting Moscow’s oil sector.
- The attack caused no injuries, production is to continue, and the strikes highlight the growing intensity and strategic focus of drone warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Ukrainian forces hit the Russian oil refinery in Saratov in the night of Monday to Tuesday, causing explosions and a fire in the installation, said on Tuesday the General Staff of the Ukrainian armed forces on Telegram.
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