Ukrainian drone attack on Kirishi refinery in Russia

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Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles struck the Kirishi refinery in Leningrad Oblast overnight, which is considered Russia's second-largest, and a fire broke out there. The attack was also aimed at the Ust-Luga oil and gas export facility and other strategic facilities in the region. The goal of the strike is to disrupt fuel supplies to the Russian army and harm Moscow's revenues.

The Kirishi refinery, which is considered Russia's second-largest, was attacked by hundreds of Ukrainian drones, and a fire broke out there. Following the attack, it was decided to reinstate fuel restrictions in several regions of the country.

The current attack is part of a series of Ukrainian strikes on facilities across Russia. The Ust-Luga complex, which was also targeted in the attack, exports oil and gas, and revenues from them are an important part of Moscow's budget.