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.
Where Sources Diverge
Kyiv Post and Meduza reported different numbers of drones shot down: 42 vs. 62.
42 drones were intercepted.
62 drones were shot down.
The exact name of the refinery was reported differently by sources: KINEF vs. Kiryshinefteorgsynth.
KINEF oil refinery.
Kiryshinefteorgsynth.
Sources
Drones attack Russia’s Leningrad region and Bryansk overnight Ukrinform
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.
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.
A secondary detonation is ongoing at the airfield in Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai.
Ukrainian drones bombed the 400,000-barrel Russian refinery in Kryvyi Rih.
In the Leningrad Oblast of Russia, drone attacks occurred; one of the largest Russian NPZ was hit - Nashe Niva
One of Russia's Largest Oil Refineries Caught Fire in Russia's Leningrad Region After a Drone Attack Nasha Niva
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'
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.