https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-second-largest-oil-refinery-airbase-targeted-by-ukrainian-forces-in-strikes-across-russiaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-second-largest-oil-refinery-airbase-targeted-by-ukrainian-forces-in-strikes-across-russiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-second-largest-oil-refinery-airbase-targeted-by-ukrainian-forces-in-strikes-across-russia#u53899Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:36:08 +0000Ukrainian forces targeted a major oil refinery and an airbase in Russia during a series of strikes. A drone attack caused a blaze at the Kirishi refinery, which is the second largest in the country. These operations contribute to a decline in Russian fuel production; sources report gasoline output fell to 70% of domestic demand in late August. Additional drone strikes were reported overnight in the Bryansk and Leningrad regions as Ukraine continues to target Russian energy and military infrastructure.Why it mattersRussia relies heavily on oil exports for state revenue and domestic fuel for mil