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Ukrainian Drone Strike Causes Fire at Moscow Oil Refinery

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A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil refinery in Moscow.
The strike resulted in a significant fire and damage to the facility.
Videos show thick black smoke rising from the refinery after the attack.
The refinery has halted operations due to the extent of the damage.

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A Ukrainian drone attack on June 16, 2026, targeted an oil refinery in Moscow, resulting in a significant fire and damage to the facility. The assault disrupted operations at a key unit within the refinery, which has a daily processing capacity of approximately 21,400 tons of oil. Eyewitness video footage captured the moment a drone caused a large explosion, propelling debris into the air and generating thick plumes of smoke visible across the area.

The attack has been described as one of the largest drone strikes conducted by Ukraine against Moscow, reflecting a broader campaign aimed at Russian energy infrastructure. Following the strike, officials from the oil producer Tatneft instituted nationwide fuel purchase caps, suggesting that the attack could have broader implications for fuel supply in the region.

In a separate incident that same day in the Krasnodar region, debris from a drone was reported to have caused another fire at an oil storage facility. Local authorities responded by closing a nearby road connecting the impacted area to Crimea. There were no immediate reports of injuries from either incident, but the attacks underscore the ongoing tensions and hostilities between Ukraine and Russia.

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