Three Drones Shot Down Near Moscow After Striking Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery.

Drone Attack in Leningrad Oblast

According to TSN.ua: In a significant escalation, the Leningrad region of Russia came under drone assault as unmanned aerial vehicles attempted to reach the capital. Governor Alexander Drozdenko confirmed that industrial targets at the Kirishi Oil Refinery (KINEF)—the largest refinery in the area—were hit. During the incident, three drones heading toward Moscow were destroyed.

Reports of the attack first emerged in the evening, with authorities stating that more than twenty drones had been shot down. NASA’s FIRMS mapping system detected multiple fire hotspots resulting from the strike. Moscow’s mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, confirmed the interception of the drones, stating:

'Three more drones flying toward Moscow have been destroyed.' - Sergei Sobyanin

Rising Regional Tensions

This incident follows other recent attacks, including a strike by Ukrainian defense forces on the Saratov Oil Refinery facilities overnight on March 21. The drone assault on Leningrad Oblast highlights the ongoing military tensions and the persistent threat posed by unmanned systems in the conflict.

The situation in Leningrad Oblast and around Moscow underscores the growing danger from drones used in the war. Monitoring further developments is critical, as these events could reshape regional security dynamics and the strategies of both sides involved.