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Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia’s top oil refineries, sparking fire

The attack highlights a broader pattern of infrastructure warfare

Ukrainian drones struck the Kirishi refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region overnight, sparking fires at one of the country’s largest oil facilities that produces 355,000 barrels daily. The attack continues Ukraine’s sustained campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, which has contributed to gasoline shortages and forced Moscow to ban exports through October. Separately, railway incidents in Russia killed four people, including a locomotive derailment and a bomb explosion targeting track inspectors. Russian election systems faced cyberattacks during regional voting, with officials reporting nearly 100 denial-of-service attacks on election websites.

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