https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drone-strike-causes-blaze-at-oil-refinery-in-russia-s-kirishiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drone-strike-causes-blaze-at-oil-refinery-in-russia-s-kirishihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/drone-strike-causes-blaze-at-oil-refinery-in-russia-s-kirishi#u53783Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:45:07 +0000Ukrainian drone attacks have ignited fires at oil refineries in Kirishi and Yaroslavl. One person died during the attack on the Yaroslavl facility. These strikes contribute to a broader decline in Russian fuel production; sources report that gasoline output fell to 70% of domestic demand in late August. The disruptions have forced Russia to seek oil imports to compensate for the losses in refining capacity.Why it mattersUkraine is targeting Russian energy infrastructure to disrupt fuel supplies and economic stability. These strikes target the domestic ability to process crude oil into usable g