Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Ukraine Strikes Russian Refinery with Drone Attack
Ukraine used drones to attack the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia.
Russian officials reported a fire was extinguished and no injuries.
Ukraine's drone command claimed responsibility, stating it carried out a successful strike.
The Kirishi refinery is a major facility, refining about 355,000 barrels of oil daily.
The attacks come amid increasing drone warfare.
President Zelensky praised the attacks, viewing them as effective sanctions.
Russia claimed to have shot down hundreds of drones and other missiles.
Ukraine launched a drone attack targeting the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia.
Russian officials reported a fire at the refinery, which was extinguished.
Ukraine's drone command confirmed its attack on the refinery.
The Kirishi refinery refines approximately 355,000 barrels of oil daily.
President Zelensky praised attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.
- Who
- Ukraine, Russia
- What
- Drone strikes on Kirishi oil refinery
- When
- Recent
- Where
- Kirishi, Russia
- Why
- To disrupt Russian oil industry
Ukrainian Stance
Russian Stance
Nature of Attacks
Ukrainian Stance
Targeting strategic infrastructure to disrupt Russian war efforts.
Russian Stance
Claims that the attacks are acts of aggression.
- Event
- Ukrainian drone attacks on Kirishi oil refinery
- Target
- Kirishi oil refinery
- Location
- Kirishi, Leningrad region, Russia
- Refinery Output
- 355,000 barrels per day
- Operator
- Surgutneftegaz
- Damage
- Fire, minor damage
- Casualties
- No injuries reported
Sources
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