Plain News by AI Source-based international news without the spin.

Conflict & Security

Russian refinery fire reported after drone crash

A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia's Leningrad region after a drone crashed nearby, regional governor Aleksandr Drozdenko said on Sunday.

Drozdenko said the incident happened in the Kirishi District and that emergency services were at the scene. Casualties were not immediately clear.

He also said 42 drones had been shot down over the Leningrad region as air defence operations continued. The incident came as Kyiv continued a campaign targeting Russian energy sites.

Uncertainty notes

It was not immediately clear whether anyone was wounded.
The supplied information does not establish the extent of damage at the refinery.

Source

AFP news report published on .

Contact / Feedback

Send feedback, corrections or questions.