Ukrainian drones targeted one of Russia’s largest oil refineries on Sunday, triggering a fire at the facility, as the conflict between the two nations continues for over three years. The strikes on the Kirishi refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region were confirmed by both Russian officials and Ukraine’s military.
The refinery, operated by Russian oil major Surgutneftegas, produces nearly 17.7 million metric tonnes of crude annually (approximately 355,000 barrels per day) and ranks among the top three facilities in Russia by output. The attack comes amid Ukraine’s ongoing campaign targeting Russian oil infrastructure, which Kyiv says fuels Moscow’s war efforts.
“On the night of September 14, 2025, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces and Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in coordination with other components of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, struck the Kirishsky Oil Refinery in Leningrad Oblast.Explosions and a fire were reported at the refinery. The results of the strike are being assessed.The Kirishsky Oil Refinery is one of the largest oil refineries in Russia. It produces around 80 types of petroleum products, including automotive gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, and more, and is involved in meeting the needs of the Russian armed forces.The Ukrainian Defense Forces are systematically working to weaken the military-economic capabilities of the aggressor state, particularly in supplying fuel, weapons, and ammunition to its occupation forces.More to come!Glory to Ukraine,” General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said in a post on social media.