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.