Ukrainian drones strike Russia's second-largest refinery near St. Petersburg

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Drones attacked the KINEFF oil refinery near St. Petersburg, Russia, on the night of November 9, causing a fire. It is Russia's second-largest refinery and a key fuel supplier for the region. The plant, located about 800 km from Ukraine's border, processes 20.1 million tons of oil annually, producing gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel for St. Petersburg and Pulkovo Airport. It has been hit by drones multiple times before, including in August 2025. The attack disrupted mobile internet in St. Petersburg and temporarily restricted flights at Pulkovo. The refinery is under US, EU, and UK sanctions, and previously halted operations after an August 30 drone strike damaged two processing units.


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