Ukrainian drones strike Surgutneftegas refinery in Kirishi, Leningrad Oblast

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Ukrainian drones attacked the KINEF refinery in Kirishi, Leningrad Oblast, overnight on Monday, November 9, causing a fire at the Surgutneftegas facility. The governor confirmed a drone strike in the industrial zone. The attack marks another strike on the plant, which accounts for about 7% of Russia's oil refining capacity. Local residents reported air defense activity, explosions, and the evacuation of an apartment building, while Ukraine has not officially commented. The KINEF refinery, located about 100 km southeast of St. Petersburg, supplies fuel to northwestern Russia, including jet fuel for Pulkovo Airport. Surgutneftegas and the plant were sanctioned by the US, UK, and EU in 2025.


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