# Strikes Hit Russian Kirishi Oil Refinery and Yeysk Airfield, NASA Data Shows Fires Near Base

*Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 6:11 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-08-30T06:11:39.987Z (3h ago)
**Category**: conflict | **Region**: Eastern Europe
**Importance**: 8/10
**Sources**: OSINT
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**Deck**: An oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region and an airfield near Yeysk in Krasnodar Krai were attacked, with NASA data indicating fires at and near the airfield, according to Ukrainian‑linked reporting.

Attacks on two sites inside Russia have highlighted the growing reach of strikes linked to the war in Ukraine.

Reporting from Ukrainian sources says the Kirishinefteorgsintez oil refinery in Leningrad region was attacked. Images shared on those channels showed damage at the facility, although the full extent of any disruption is not clear from the available material.

In a separate incident, an airfield near Yeysk in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai was also reported to have been attacked. NASA satellite data detected fires on the airfield and nearby, indicating significant burning in the area following the strike.

The Kirishinefteorgsintez refinery is a major industrial site in northwest Russia. Damage to such facilities can affect fuel processing and pose risks to nearby communities because of stored flammable materials.

Military airfields like the one near Yeysk are important hubs for aircraft operations and equipment. Fires at or near runways, hangars, or fuel depots can threaten personnel and hardware and disrupt normal activity on the base.

Russian authorities had not immediately provided detailed public information on casualties or the level of damage at either location. The strikes nonetheless fit a pattern of attacks on refineries and airfields linked to the conflict, extending the war’s footprint deeper into Russian territory.

Key developments to watch include any official Russian statements on the incidents, visible changes in defenses around similar facilities, and whether such attacks on refineries and military infrastructure inside Russia become more frequent.