Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Ukraine Drones Strike Russian Refinery in Large-Scale Assault
Ukraine launched a drone attack on an oil refinery in Russia.
The main target was the Kirishi refinery, which can process a lot of oil each year.
Russian officials reported the attack and said that they shot down many Ukrainian drones.
Falling debris caused a brief fire at the refinery, which was quickly put out, and no one was hurt.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said these attacks are like effective sanctions on Russia.
Due to the strikes and increased demand, Russia is experiencing oil shortages.
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone assault on Russia.
The Kirishi refinery in the Leningrad region was a main target.
Falling drone debris caused a brief fire at the refinery.
No injuries were reported from the attack.
Zelenskyy called strikes on Russian oil infrastructure effective sanctions.
- Who
- Ukraine
- What
- Launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia, targeting an oil refinery
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Leningrad region, Russia
- Why
- To restrict the Russian oil industry
Ukrainian Stance
Russian Stance
Military Actions
Ukrainian Stance
Views drone strikes as effective sanctions against Russia.
Russian Stance
Reported shooting down of many Ukrainian drones.
- Target
- Kirishi refinery
- Location
- Leningrad region, Russia
- Refinery Capacity
- 17.7 million metric tonnes annually
- Fire Status
- Briefly extinguished
- Ukrainian Stance
- Effective sanctions
