Drone Attack Targets KINEF Oil Refinery in Russia
Key Facts
Dozens of drones targeted the Kirishi (KINEF) oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region during the night of November 9, 2026. UNN reported that the attack on the facility, operated by LLC PO Kirishinefteorgsintez, was the first strike against the refinery since August.
The incident is part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, specifically targeting energy infrastructure to disrupt fuel supplies and economic stability. While the extent of the damage to the KINEF facility has not yet been confirmed, geopolitical risk premiums in oil markets typically rise following attacks on major refining infrastructure.
Latest Updates · 3
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Update: Governor Aleksandr Drozdenko confirmed on November 9, 2026, that a fire broke out at the KINEF refinery following the attack. Drozdenko stated that air defenses intercepted 113 drones over the Leningrad region during the incident.
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Update: Ukrainian operations on November 9, 2026, also targeted the Rostec-owned Morozov Plant near St. Petersburg. The strike damaged three workshops involved in producing solid-fuel charges for Iskander-M and Topol-M missile systems.
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Update: The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed on November 9, 2026, the targeting of the Morozov Plant near St. Petersburg. The strike resulted in the damage of three production workshops dedicated to manufacturing fuel for Iskander missiles, expanding the scope of strategic targets impacted in the region.