Drones strike Russia's Leningrad region, hitting oil refinery near St. Petersburg

Drones attacked Russia's Leningrad region, with reports of a strike on an oil refinery 100 kilometers from St. Petersburg. Governor Alexander Drozdenko claimed 113 drones were shot down, while OSINT analysis indicates a hit on the Kirishi refinery. The Kirishi refinery (KINEF), one of Russia's largest, was targeted, according to OSINT analysts. Drozdenko reported impacts in an industrial zone, with debris hitting an apartment and a residential building. Residents reported explosions and an evacuation near the plant. KINEF, part of Surgutneftegaz, processes up to 21 million tons of oil annually and has been under Western sanctions since 2025. It previously halted operations after an August 2026 attack, with other strikes occurring in May 2026 and September 2025.