Ukrainian drones attacked one of Russia’s largest oil refineries overnight, triggering fires, according to Russian officials and the Ukrainian military.
Strike at Kirishi Refinery Russia’s Northwestern Leningrad region, Ukraine attacks on Russian oil infrastructure for weeks, Kiev said war efforts in Moscow. The facility is operated by Russian oil specialist Surgutneftegas, producing nearly 17.7 million tons (355,000 barrels per day) of crude oil per year, and is Russia’s Ranked the top three.
Since more than three years Russia’s With the full invasion of Ukraine, drones have become key weapons for both sides. Several Russian drones crossed Poland on Wednesday, prompting NATO to send fighters to shoot them down and highlight long-standing concerns that combat could leak beyond the Ukrainian border.
According to Ukraine’s General Staff, an explosion and fire were reported at the Kirich refinery. It posted a photo that seemed to show fire and smoke in the night sky.
Regional Government Alexander Drozdenko Three drones that were said to have spent the night in the Kirich area were downed and debris descended to fire at the facility. He said no one was injured and the fire was put out.
Russian officials did not immediately comment on the consequences of the strike. At least 80 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight RussiaAccording to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the occupied Crimea and the adjacent Yachev Sea were reported.
Russia Still the world’s second-largest oil exporter, but the seasonal increase in demand and the ongoing Ukrainian drone strike have caused gasoline shortages in recent weeks.
Gas stations were dry in some parts of the country, with motorists queuing for long queues and officials turned to rations or cut off sales.
Try to alleviate the shortage, Russia Gasoline exports were suspended, and officials announced a full ban on Wednesday until September 30, with some affecting traders and intermediaries until October 31.
Also in the Leningrad region, the local government cheated at night. Drozdenko Said Sunday. Surrounding areas, but not Russia’s The second city of St. Petersburg.
Drozdenko said the locomotive’s driver was trapped in his cabin and died of injuries when he was taken to the hospital. He added that a formal investigation would check for signs of destruction.
According to local governor Andrey Klychkov, a bomb planted along the railway line in Russia’s Ober region killed three people. He said the victims have been checking the track and identified as members of the Russian National Guard.
According to Klychkov’s post, the incident occurred near the town of Maloarkhangelsk, about 200 kilometers (120 miles) from the Ukrainian border. Russian officials did not immediately comment on the cause.
