Ukraine Destroys Major Russian Oil Refinery in Explosive Drone Strike

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Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery | Explosions, Fire &amp; Global Fallout :fire::Russia::Ukraine:  Ukraine has launched a powerful drone strike on the Kirishi oil refinery, one of Russia’s largest and most vital energy facilities. Explosions rocked the night sky in the Leningrad region as a fire broke out, putting serious pressure on the Kremlin’s war machine. This refinery processes nearly 18 million tonnes of crude oil every year — and now it's a target in Ukraine’s bold new strategy.  Russian officials say over 80 drones were intercepted, but damage was still done. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is threatening massive tariffs on NATO allies that keep buying Russian oil, declaring it the Kremlin’s main funding source.  Gasoline shortages are already hitting parts of Russia hard. With fuel rationing, long lines, and halted exports — is Russia’s energy empire starting to crack? WooGlobe Ref : WGA299158 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Ukraine just hit one of Russia's biggest oil refineries, and the impact could shake the entire

00:04war effort. In a dramatic overnight strike, Ukrainian drones targeted the massive Kirishi

00:10refinery in Russia's Leningrad region. This facility is one of the top three oil producers

00:15in Russia, churning out 18 million tons of crude oil every year. Explosions lit up the night sky

00:21as a fire broke out, with both Ukraine and Russian officials confirming the strike.

00:26Russia claims over 80 drones were intercepted across the country. In Kirishi, three were shot

00:32down, and authorities blamed the fire on falling debris. No civilian injuries were reported,

00:37but the extent of the damage to the refinery remains unclear. This strike comes just a day

00:42after Donald Trump warned NATO allies of massive tariffs if they keep buying Russian oil. He called

00:48oil revenue Russia's main war engine, and vowed to cut it off to push for peace. Meanwhile, Russian

00:54gas stations are already running dry. With drone strikes ramping up and exports paused,

00:59officials are now rationing fuel across several regions. As Ukraine turns up the heat on Russia's

01:05energy lifeline, the question now is, how much longer can the Kremlin hold on?

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