Ukrainian drone attack affects Russian Kirishi refinery amid preparations for peace talks
“Ukrainian drone attack sets Russia's Kirishi refinery ablaze”
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The Kirishi oil refinery in Russia's Leningrad region suffered a fire this Monday following a Ukrainian drone attack that left one woman dead from falling debris. The incident occurs as diplomats from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States prepare to begin peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi.
The governor of the Leningrad region, Alexander Drozdenko, reported via Telegram that the fire at Russia's second-largest refinery was contained and that air defenses managed to shoot down dozens of drones during the nighttime offensive.
At the same time, Russian armed forces have continued their attacks against energy infrastructure and electrical substations in Ukrainian territory, deepening the humanitarian and energy crisis ahead of winter.
These events take place on the eve of a new round of internationally mediated peace negotiations, scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates in order to find ways to end the armed conflict.
- The Kirishi refinery was hit by Ukrainian drones on Monday.
- A woman died due to falling drone debris in the area.
- Russian air defenses reported shooting down more than a hundred drones.
- Representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and the US will meet in Abu Dhabi for peace talks.
Corroborates: Ukrainian drone attack sets Russia's Kirishi refinery ablaze