Ukrainian drone strike hits major Russian refinery near St. Petersburg

Ukraine conducted an overnight long-range drone operation targeting Russia's second-largest oil refinery in Kirishi, located near St. Petersburg. Local officials reported several large explosions followed by a fire, which emergency personnel subsequently extinguished. One casualty was recorded after a woman was fatally struck by falling drone debris.

During the strikes against Russian targets, at least four drones strayed into the airspace of Baltic countries. The incursions prompted Baltic authorities to issue air raid alarms and NATO forces to scramble fighter jets to monitor regional skies. Finland temporarily implemented security restrictions across its maritime and aerial zones. All air raid alerts were called off after regional security conditions stabilized.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net