Ukraine drone attack set Russia's Kirishi refinery on fire, the country's second-largest, Leningrad Governor Drozdenko said. The region is a major Baltic oil and grain export hub, so refined-product s

What happened: Overnight strikes between Russia and Ukraine killed at least one person and damaged a Russian oil refinery. Ukraine's Kirishi refinery in the Leningrad region was set on fire after a Ukrainian drone attack, the regional governor said. Key numbers: 113 Ukrainian drones downed, per Leningrad's governor. Why it matters: The Kirishi refinery is Russia's second-largest, and the Leningrad region is a major hub for Russian oil and grain exports via the Baltic Sea. Zelenskyy said he agreed with Ursula von der Leyen on an emergency mechanism to deploy EU funds faster for energy needs. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Overnight strikes between Russia and Ukraine killed at least one person and damaged a Russian oil refinery. Ukraine's Kirishi refinery in the Leningrad region was set on fire after a Ukrainian drone attack, the regional governor said.

The Kirishi refinery is Russia's second-largest, and the Leningrad region is a major hub for Russian oil and grain exports via the Baltic Sea. Zelenskyy said he agreed with Ursula von der Leyen on an emergency mechanism to deploy EU funds faster for energy needs.