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Ukraine Launches Drones at Russian Airfield and Oil Refinery in Leningrad Region

Ukrainian drones struck a military airfield in Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai, and the KINEF oil refinery in the Leningrad region on August 30, 2026. Fires and explosions were reported at both targets, with conflicting reports on the number of drones intercepted. Governor Alexander Drozdenko of Leningrad Oblast warned of ongoing drone threats and potential internet disruptions.

Ukrainian drones attacked the Yeysk military airfield and the KINEF oil refinery in the Leningrad region. Satellite data and local reports indicated fires and secondary detonations at the Yeysk airfield. Governor Alexander Drozdenko of Leningrad Oblast reported that 42 drones were intercepted, but a fire occurred at the Kirishi industrial zone. However, Meduza reported that 62 drones were shot down during the attack. The KINEF refinery, one of Russia’s largest, processes approximately 6% of the country’s oil. Ukrainian Telegram channels and other outlets reported a fire at an oil refinery in Leningrad Oblast, though the exact name of the refinery varied between sources, with Kyiv Post citing KINEF and Ukrainska Pravda naming Kiryshinefteorgsynth. Publics in the Leningrad region reported the arrival of drones at the refinery, confirming the attack's impact.

Where Sources Diverge

Kyiv Post and Meduza reported different numbers of drones shot down: 42 vs. 62.

kyiv-post

42 drones were intercepted.

meduza

62 drones were shot down.

The exact name of the refinery was reported differently by sources: KINEF vs. Kiryshinefteorgsynth.

kyiv-post

KINEF oil refinery.

ukrainska-pravda

Kiryshinefteorgsynth.

Timelines

Sources

StateUkrinformAug 30, 11:33 AM
Drones attack Russia’s Leningrad region and Bryansk overnight - Ukrinform

Drones attack Russia’s Leningrad region and Bryansk overnight  Ukrinform

IndependentKyiv PostAug 30, 10:55 AM
Drones Strike Yeysk Airfield and Major Kirishi Oil Refinery in Russia

Early Sunday morning, Aug. 30, Ukrainian drones struck a military airfield in Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai, and the KINEF oil refinery in the Leningrad region. Satellite data and local reports indicated fires and secondary detonations at the Yeysk airfield. In the Leningrad region, Governor Alexander Drozdenko claimed 42 drones were intercepted but confirmed a fire at the Kirishi industrial zone. The KINEF refinery is one of Russia’s largest, processing roughly 6% of the country’s oil.

IndependentMeduzaAug 30, 10:29 AM
Almost 500 drones shot down over regions of Russia and Crimea. Ukrainian Telegram channels report a fire at an oil refinery in Leningrad Oblast

Ukrainian drones attacked Leningrad Oblast overnight on August 30. Governor of the region Alexander Drозденко stated that 62 drones were shot down during the attack.

WireUkrainian Independent Information AgencyAug 30, 09:27 AM
Drones hit a military airfield and a large oil refinery in Russia

A secondary detonation is ongoing at the airfield in Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai.

IndependentHamshahriAug 30, 07:17 AM
Drone Attack and Major Explosion at Kryvyi Rih Refinery

Ukrainian drones bombed the 400,000-barrel Russian refinery in Kryvyi Rih.

IndependentNasha NivaAug 30, 06:06 AM
In the Leningrad Oblast of Russia, drone attacks occurred; one of the largest Russian NPZ was hit - Nashe Niva

In the Leningrad Oblast of Russia, drone attacks occurred; one of the largest Russian NPZ was hit - Nashe Niva

IndependentNasha NivaAug 30, 06:06 AM
One of Russia's Largest Oil Refineries Caught Fire in Russia's Leningrad Region After a Drone Attack - Nasha Niva

One of Russia's Largest Oil Refineries Caught Fire in Russia's Leningrad Region After a Drone Attack Nasha Niva

IndependentUkrainska PravdaAug 30, 04:58 AM
In the Leningrad region of Russia, they announced an attack by drones, publics reported the arrival at an oil refinery

In the Russian Leningrad region, they announced an attack by 30 drones, publics reported the arrival at one of the largest oil refining plants in Russia – 'Kiryshinefteorgsynth'

IndependentIzvestiaAug 30, 03:46 AM
Danger of Drones Attack Announced in Leningrad Oblast

A danger of drone attacks was announced in Leningrad Oblast. On August 30, Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported this. "Attention, danger of drones in the airspace of Leningrad Oblast," he wrote in the "Max" messenger. Drozdenko also warned about the possible reduction of mobile internet speed.