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Ukraine Launches Drone Attack on Moscow Oil Refinery as Zelenskyy Seeks Trump Support
Ukraine launched a major drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery, causing fires and damaging Russia's energy infrastructure. The strike, described as Ukraine's largest in years, was called a 'justified response' to Russian strikes in Ukraine. Russia's oil refineries are now under heavy targeting, worsening its fuel crisis.
Ukraine launched an attack on a Moscow oil refinery on June 18, 2026, using drones that caused fires and significant damage to Russia's energy infrastructure. Smoke rose over Moscow as the attack marked Ukraine's largest drone strike in years. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the attack was a 'justified response' to Russian strikes in Ukraine.
The attack has intensified pressure on Russia's already strained energy sector, with its oil refineries being heavily targeted. Al Jazeera reported that Russia's fuel crisis is worsening due to the damage. France24 noted that the strike was part of a broader pattern of Ukrainian retaliation against Russian strikes.
Sources agree on the attack and its impact but differ slightly on the framing. France24 emphasized Zelenskyy's justification for the strike, while Al Jazeera focused on the broader implications for Russia's energy infrastructure.
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IndependentAl JazeeraJun 18, 12:11 PM
Ukraine hits Moscow refinery as Zelenskyy seeks Trump support to end warRussia's oil refineries have been heavily targeted, damaging its energy facilities and the country’s fuel crisis.
PublicFrance 24Jun 18, 11:19 AM
Ukraine hits Moscow with 'large-scale' attack, oil refinery strike 'justified', Zelensky saysSmoke rose over Moscow Thursday morning after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack in years, hitting the Moscow oil refinery and sparking fires in and around the capital. The attack on the oil refinery was a "justified response" to Russian strikes in Ukraine, said President Volodymyr Zelensky.