Ukrainian Armed Forces struck oil refinery in Kirishi: General Staff reveals details of the attack.

On the night of October 4, 2025, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck important military and infrastructure facilities of the aggressor on the territory of Russia and in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories. The General Staff released this information.

According to inkorr.com: According to the report from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, one of the targets of the attack was the 'Kirishinefteorgsintez' enterprise in the city of Kirishi, Leningrad Oblast, Russian Federation. It is one of the largest oil refineries in Russia, with an annual capacity of 19.8 million tons. The consequences of this attack are currently being assessed.

Damage to facilities and military equipment

'Kirishinefteorgsintez' is a key element in the oil and chemical industry of Russia. The plant is part of the 'Surgeutneftegaz' holding and has significant capabilities for oil processing, producing various petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuel.

It has also become known that a small missile ship 'Buyan-M', which was near Lake Onega (Republic of Karelia, RF), the radar complex 'Garmon' and the transport-charging machine of the 'Iskander' missile system in the Kursk region were damaged.

The General Staff emphasized that along with strikes on facilities deep within Russia, there was also a strike on the command post of the 8th Army of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, located in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk. These actions are aimed at weakening the military-economic potential of the Russian Federation, especially in logistics and support for combat equipment.

The events of October 4, 2025, underscore the growing tension between Ukraine and Russia. The strikes of the Ukrainian Defense Forces on the aggressor's facilities in Russia and in the occupied territories have strategic significance for weakening the military capabilities of the Russian Federation. This could significantly affect the situation in the region, pushing the conflict to a new, dangerous level.