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Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russia's second-largest oil refinery in overnight drone attack
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian drones launched an overnight attack on Russia's second-largest oil refinery in Kirishi, Leningrad Oblast, causing large explosions and significant fire visible from eyewitness footage.
- The Kirishi Petroleum Organic Synthesis plant, which produces over 6% of Russia's refined oil and supports its armed forces, was targeted again after previous strikes in May and August.
- Russian authorities reported shooting down 113 Ukrainian drones during the assault, highlighting the scale of the attack in the region.
- The refinery is subject to Western sanctions, and the attack reflects Ukraine's continued strikes on Russian energy infrastructure despite a temporary halt urged by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which Kyiv never officially accepted.
- The escalation follows increased Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities, resulting in widespread blackouts, water outages, and civilian casualties in Ukraine.
