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Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Attack on Moscow in Two Years

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Ukraine targeted Moscow with nearly 200 drones in its largest attack to date.
The attack struck a Russian oil refinery, causing substantial damage and smoke.
At least 17 people were reported injured due to the drone strikes.
The assault prompted a strong response from the Russian military against Ukraine.
Air traffic was disrupted for several hours at Moscow airports following the attack.

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In a significant escalation of hostilities, Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow early on June 18, targeting the city's oil refinery and several other locations. This unprecedented attack involved nearly 200 drones, resulting in at least 17 injuries and prompting extensive fire at the refinery, which was hit for the second time that week. The assault caused the temporary shutdown of airports in the capital as smoke and flames filled the sky over the southeastern district of Kapotnia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky characterized the strikes as a "justified response" to Russian attacks on Ukraine, emphasizing the legitimacy of targeting military infrastructure. In addition to the refinery, Ukrainian forces reportedly struck areas in Russia's Rostov region and other occupied territories, reinforcing the expansion of military operations beyond their borders.

In the aftermath, Russian officials condemned the attack, with Moscow's mayor stating that the drone strikes represented a new level of aggression from Ukraine. The impact of this incident has raised fears of potential retaliatory measures from Russia against Ukraine, which could further escalate the ongoing conflict.

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