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Ukrainian Drones Attack Major Moscow Refinery

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Moscow experienced its largest drone attack since the war began.
The attack targeted an oil refinery, resulting in significant fires and explosions.
Panic ensued as residential areas and airports were affected by the strikes.
Ukrainian President Zelensky mentioned retaliation in context of the war.
The incident raised concerns about the effectiveness of Russian air defenses.

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On June 18, 2026, Moscow experienced its largest drone attack since the onset of the full-scale war with Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in hostilities. Nearly 200 Ukrainian drones targeted multiple locations across the Russian capital, including a major oil refinery located just a few kilometers from the Kremlin. The assault resulted in significant destruction, setting the refinery ablaze and causing heavy smoke to rise over the city.

In the aftermath of the attacks, local authorities reported damage to residential buildings and commercial centers, and all airports in the capital were temporarily closed as a precaution. The attack has left residents of Moscow anxious, as the scale of the incident caught many by surprise. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his stance that Ukraine did not desire war but asserted that if Ukraine were to suffer, Russia would inevitably face repercussions as well.

The Russian government, citing the effectiveness of Ukraine's drone capabilities in penetrating its air defense systems, has vowed to respond to the attacks. The situation has raised fears among residents and highlighted vulnerabilities in Russia's defense measures against drone warfare.

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