Moscow Oil Refinery Targeted in Drone Assault

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Overnight on June 18, Ukrainian forces launched an attack on the Moscow Oil Refinery located in the Kapotnya area, marking it as the most significant drone offensive against Moscow since the onset of Russia's large-scale invasion. Authorities in Moscow reported intercepting 194 drones in the vicinity, while Russia's Defense Ministry asserted that a total of 555 drones were neutralized across the country. Ukraine's military leadership confirmed at least five fires started at the refinery, which plays a crucial role in providing approximately 40% of the fuel supply for Moscow and aviation fuel for key airports. This operation highlights Kyiv's ongoing targeting of Russia's energy assets.

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00:00Ukraine has launched its largest reported drone attack on Moscow since the full-scale invasion began.

00:06The overnight strike hit the Moscow oil refinery in the Kapotnyi district on June 18.

00:12President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the attack and called it a justified response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.

00:20Moscow officials claimed air defenses shot down 194 drones near the capital.

00:24Russia's defense ministry said 555 Ukrainian drones were intercepted nationwide overnight.

00:31Ukraine's general staff said at least five fires were recorded at the Moscow refinery.

00:36Preliminary reports said oil processing units, secondary refining facilities, and storage tanks were damaged.

00:43The attack also caused major disruption at Moscow airports.

00:48Aeroflot and Rosaya canceled more than 170 flights and delayed over 110 others.

00:53Russian authorities claimed at least 17 people were injured in Moscow oblast, including two children.

01:00Zelenskyy warned Ukraine would keep responding if President Vladimir Putin refuses to end the war.

01:06He said,

01:07If Ukraine burns, so will Moscow.

01:09Ukraine says the refinery supports Russia's war machine.

01:12The facility supplies a major share of Moscow's fuel market.

01:16It also provides aviation fuel for airports across the region.

01:20Kiev says pressure on Russia's energy sector must continue until the war ends.

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