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Massive strike on Russian energy infrastructure

Ukraine strikes giant Russian refinery

The Kirishi refinery in Leningrad Oblast, which processes 21 million tons of oil annually, was set ablaze by a massive Ukrainian drone attack. Seven Russian regions have reimposed fuel restrictions.

The Kirishi refinery in Russia

Ukrainian forces struck deep into Russian territory overnight Monday, launching a massive drone assault on the Kirishi oil refinery in Leningrad Oblast. The facility, Russia's second-largest refinery with an annual capacity of 21 million tons, caught fire following the attack.

Regional governor Alexander Drozdenko said 113 Ukrainian drones targeted the refinery. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze, though one woman was killed by debris from intercepted drones, according to Russian reports. In response to the damage, Moscow has reimposed fuel consumption and sales restrictions across seven regions.

Ukraine reported its own casualties from Russian strikes overnight. At least three people were killed in a Russian attack on an "industrial facility" in Odessa, while four were wounded by Russian drones in Kremenchuk and one more injured in a drone strike on Kharkiv. Ukrainian officials said Russia launched a total of 317 drones throughout the night.

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