Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at Kirishi refinery industrial zone in Leningrad region
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A Ukrainian drone attack on the industrial zone of Kirishi in Leningrad region, home to the Kirishinefteorgsintez refinery, caused a fire on Sunday, August 30, regional governor Alexander Drozdenko said. Emergency services are working at the site, and air defense shot down 42 drones over the region overnight. Local residents posted video of an explosion on the upper floors of an apartment building.
Key Facts
- Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported a fire in the industrial zone of Kirishi after a drone attack on August 30.
- Air defense shot down 42 drones over Leningrad region overnight.
- The Kirishinefteorgsintez refinery has a capacity of 20 million metric tons per year, about 7% of Russia's total refining.
- A previous drone attack in early May caused a fire at the refinery and forced it to suspend operations.
The Attack
A fire broke out in the industrial zone of Kirishi, Leningrad region, after a Ukrainian drone attack on Sunday, August 30. Governor Alexander Drozdenko confirmed the fire and said emergency services were working at the scene. Air defense forces shot down 42 drones over Leningrad region during the night. Local residents posted video showing an explosion on the upper floors of an apartment building.
Refinery Impact
Ukrainian monitoring Telegram channels, citing eyewitnesses, claimed the fire started on the territory of the Kirishinefteorgsintez refinery. Officially, no drone hits on the refinery have been confirmed. The refinery, part of Surgutneftegas, is Russia's second-largest by processing volume with a capacity of 20 million metric tons per year. In recent years it processed about 18 million tons annually, accounting for 7% of Russia's total refining.
Previous Incidents
A drone attack in early May caused a fire at the Kirishi refinery and forced it to suspend operations. The refinery's full name is Kirishinefteorgsintez, and it is owned by Surgutneftegas.
