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Ukrainian drones hit Kirishi oil refinery in Leningrad region, triggering large fire

Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Kirishi Oil Refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region overnight, igniting a large fire at the industrial site and showing that Ukrainian forces can reach deep into Russian territory.

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck the Kirishi Oil Refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region, igniting a large fire and highlighting Ukraine’s ability to hit industrial targets far from the front lines.

According to reporting from the night of 9 November UTC, Ukrainian drones hit the refinery complex in the town of Kirishi in Leningrad Oblast. A large fire is burning at the site, based on early observations from the area. The number of drones involved, the extent of the damage, and any casualties were not specified.

Regional officials separately said drones hit an industrial area in Russia’s Leningrad region, without clarifying whether this referred to the same refinery or another target nearby.

Kirishi is described in open sources as a major oil refinery in northwestern Russia. A significant fire there can disrupt operations, pose hazards to workers and nearby residents, and require substantial firefighting efforts inside a complex facility handling flammable materials.

The strike underlines that Ukrainian forces are using long-range drones to engage targets inside Russia itself, including critical energy and industrial infrastructure located far from Ukrainian-held territory.

Key points to watch now are how quickly Russian authorities bring the fire under control, whether they report any interruption to refining operations at Kirishi, and whether further Ukrainian drone attacks are reported against energy facilities in Leningrad Oblast or other Russian regions.

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