Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills Woman, Sparks Fire at Leningrad Region Refinery

Nov. 9, 2026 A fire at the Kirishinefteorgsintez refinery in the Leningrad region after the Ukrainian attack on Nov. 9, 2026. @exilenova_plus / Telegram At least one person was killed in the northwestern Leningrad region as a barrage of Ukrainian drones struck and set fire to one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, local authorities said on Monday. Leningrad region Governor Alexander Drozdenko said drone debris fell onto the roof of an apartment building in the town of Vsevolozhsk, located directly northeast of St. Petersburg, killing a woman who resided on the top floor. He said the rest of the building’s tenants were safely evacuated. News of the death came shortly after Drozdenko said that Ukrainian drones targeted an industrial area in the Kirishky district, which is home to the Kirishinefteorgsintez oil refinery, Russia’s second-largest refinery. He did not report any damage or injuries. Kirishinefteorgsintez is a subsidiary of the oil and gas company Surgutneftegaz. In 2024, the facility was estimated to have processed nearly 7% of Russia’s total oil refining volume, or 350,000 barrels per day. Ukraine has attacked the refinery multiple times over the past year. In October 2025, a Ukrainian strike on the facility reportedly forced it to shut down its main unit, which accounted for around 40% of processing capacity. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 430 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea between Sunday night and Monday morning. The Defense Ministry also reported striking three power substations in Ukraine overnight, as well as a cargo ship it claimed was transporting weapons to the Ukrainian armed forces. Read more about: Drones , Ukraine war , Leningrad region Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Ust-Luga Port Ust-Luga is Russia’s largest shipping terminal on the Baltic Sea and the second-largest nationwide behind Novorossiysk. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drones Damage Ust-Luga Port Again Ukraine has struck Baltic Sea ports multiple times over the past week in a bid to deprive Russia of windfalls from soaring oil prices. 2 Min read Fire Reported After Ukrainian Strike on Ust-Luga Port The northwestern port suffered damage this week when it was targeted by drones in an attack claimed by Ukraine's military. 2 Min read Major Oil Refinery in Leningrad Region Reportedly Damaged in Ukrainian Drone Strike Authorities said that an industrial site was damaged in the Kirishky district, which is home to the Kirishinefteorgsintez oil refinery. 2 Min read