Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Russian Oil Refinery in Leningrad Oblast
On September 14, Ukrainian forces launched an attack on the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad Oblast, a major facility with a significant processing capacity. Russian authorities claimed to have intercepted drones, with debris from one causing a fire at the refinery site. The fire was reportedly extinguished with no casualties, though video footage suggests a large explosion. This attack follows a pattern of intensified Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s oil industry, including a recent attack on a major oil-loading port, aiming to disrupt operations and exacerbate fuel shortages.
John Q. Hosedrinker