Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia’s top oil refineries, sparking fire

According to Russian officials and Ukraine’s army, Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia’s largest oil refineries overnight and burned fire.

The strike at the Kirishi Refinery in the northwest Leningrad region of Russia is watching the attacks on the Russian oil infrastructure, where Kiev says fuel efforts of Moscow. Operated by Russian oil major Surgutnefttegas, the facility produces close to 17.7 million metric tons (355,000 barrels per day) per crude oil per year.

For more than three years after Russia’s full -scale occupation of Ukraine, the drones have emerged as an important weapon for both sides. More than one Russian plane He went to Poland On Wednesday, he led to send war jets to hit NATO and underlined long -term concerns that the war could go beyond the borders of Ukraine.

According to Ukrainian general personnel, explosions and fire were reported in the Kirishi refinery. One night he published a photo showing a fire and smoke clouds against the sky.

Regional government Alexander Drozdenko said that three drones fell overnight in the Kirishi region and the falling debris made a fire at the facility. He said no one was injured and the fire was removed.

Russian officials did not comment immediately about the results of the strike.

Russia continues to be the second largest oil exporter in the world, but a seasonal increase in demands and the ongoing Ukraine drone strikes It has caused gasoline problems in recent weeks.

Gas stations are dry in some parts of the country, the drivers are waiting in long lines, and the authorities resort to completely rationalization or cutting sales.

In order to alleviate the famine, Russia paused the export of gasoline, the authorities declared a full ban until 30 September and a partial prohibition affecting traders and intermediaries until October 31st.

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