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Ukraine drone strike brings war to streets of Moscow: ‘this is the new reality’ In the Moscow district of Maryino on Friday, shopkeeper Andrei Kondratyev braced for more Ukrainian attacks and possible petrol shortages, saying Russians needed to “get used to” a new reality. A day earlier, Kyiv set an oil refinery ablaze in the nearby Kapotnya area in its biggest drone attack on Moscow in years, engulfing the Russian capital in smoke. Such scenes were unthinkable when Moscow launched its full-scale offensive against Ukraine in 2022, but have in recent months become part of...

Ukraine slams Moscow with another massive drone assault: ‘Step by step, we are implementing our plan’ Ukraine hit Moscow with a large-scale drone attack overnight, the latest major aerial attack on the Russian capital and on one of its largest satellite communication centers, officials said.

Ukraine Strikes Moscow Fuel Lifeline in Record Drone Attack, Massive Explosions Erupt Near Kremlin Ukraine launched what has been described as a record drone attack on Moscow, striking a major oil refinery and triggering explosions, fires, and widespread travel disruptions. NewsLink7.com

Major Ukrainian drone strike sets Moscow refinery ablaze MOSCOW - Ukraine on Thursday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires in and around the capital, hitting a major oil refinery and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport, officials said.

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j... Ukrainian drones have hit several locations across Moscow in Kyiv’s biggest air raid on the city since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, setting a major ⁠oil refinery on fire and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport….

"Ukrainian drones have hit several locations across Moscow in Kyiv’s biggest air raid on the city since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, setting a major ⁠oil refinery on fire and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

“Ukrainian drones have hit several locations across Moscow in Kyiv’s biggest air raid on the city since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, setting a major ⁠oil refinery on fire & forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport.” #Ukraine #Putin www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war -- Kyiv says attack, which also forced evacuation at Russia’s biggest airport, was in response to strike on historic monastery www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Massive explosion at Moscow oil refinery as Ukraine launches biggest drone attack in years – The Journal https://www.europesays.com/ie/541806/ Massive explosion at Moscow oil refinery as Ukraine launches biggest drone attack in years  The Journal Moscow hit by…

Ukraine takes the war to Moscow: Why Kyiv unleashed its biggest attacks after G7 summit Ukraine has launched its most extensive long-range drone campaign, targeting Russian oil refineries, fuel depots, and military infrastructure deep within its territory. This escalation follows G7 commitments to bolster Ukraine's air defenses and economic resilience. The strikes aim to disrupt Russia's war financing and logistics, with President Putin acknowledging temporary fuel shortages.

Ukraine hits a Moscow oil refinery and other sites in a large-scale drone attack Ukraine launched a new wave of drone attacks on Russia early Thursday, amounting to one of the largest attacks on the Russian capital since the Kremlin ordered the invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago.

Ukraine launches largest attack on Moscow in two years, disrupting commercial flights <p>Ukraine launched a major drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery, disrupting commercial flights in its largest drone offensive in two years</p>

Ukraine launches its largest drone attack on Moscow, striking an oil refinery <p> <img src="https://en.mercopress.com/data/cache/noticias/110535/100x80/tapa.jpg" alt="Ukraine&#039;s General Staff confirmed the attack and reported at least five fires at the plant, where processing units and a storage tank farm were burning" width="100" height="80" style="float:left;margin:0 12px 6px 0;border:1px solid #333" /> Ukraine on Thursday launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow since the start of the Russian invasion in 2022, hitting the capital's oil refinery in the Kapotnya district, covering the city in black smoke and forcing the closure of its four airports. It was the second strike on that facility —run by a subsidiary of state-owned Gazprom— in a week.</p>

Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital <p>Ukraine struck a major Moscow oil refinery Thursday for a second time in a week, sending huge plumes of black smoke over the capital and disrupting hundreds of flights at its airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia&#8217;s full-scale invasion over four years ago, officials said.</p>

⚡ Ukraine has launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires in and around the capital and forcing evacuations at the country's largest airport, officials said. Read more: www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/06/18/u...

Ukr Sets Moscow Refinery Ablaze in Biggest Attack in Yrs Ukraine on Thurs launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in yrs, sparking fires in & around capital, hitting a major oil refinery & forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport, officials said. thedefensepost.com/2026/06/18/u...

Ukraine hits Moscow with ‘large-scale’ attack 🔴 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 #Ukraine targeted #Moscow's oil refinery in a wave of drone strikes early on Thursday, with the attack wounding at least 17 people. In a post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr #Zelensky said #Kyiv also struck targets in #Russia's Rostov region and in the occupied territories of Ukraine.

Major Ukraine drone strikes set Moscow refinery alight, shut airport Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion, striking a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week and disrupting commercial flights...

Moscow oil refinery set ablaze as Ukraine launches massive drone attack <p>Russian authorities report at least 17 wounded in strikes, which Zelensky calls on 'absolutely justified response' to deadly attacks on Kyiv</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/moscow-oil-refinery-set-ablaze-as-ukraine-launches-massive-drone-attack/">Moscow oil refinery set ablaze as Ukraine launches massive drone attack</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/06/AFP__20260618__B7GU2ZQ__v5__HighRes__RussiaUkraineConflict-e1781836099155-1024x640.jpg" title="Moscow oil refinery set ablaze as Ukraine launches massive drone attack" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

How Ukraine’s drone attacks on Moscow have escalated — a timeline <p>On June 18, Moscow came under the largest Ukrainian drone attack since the start of the full-scale war: nearly 200 drones struck the capital overnight, and a fire broke out at the Moscow oil refinery in Kapotnya — the second in two days. Meduza examines how the intensity of Ukrainian attacks on Moscow has grown over the years of the full-scale war. Even by the authorities’ own official statements, it has increased by a factor of roughly one hundred.<p>

Why are Moscow’s air defenses struggling to stop drone attacks? And why are oil refineries so vulnerable to Ukrainian strikes? <p>On June 16 and 18, Ukrainian drones broke through defenses in southeastern Moscow and knocked out both primary oil distillation units at the Moscow oil refinery. During the second strike, several fuel storage tanks caught fire, and smoke from the blaze blanketed the surrounding residential neighborhoods. In carrying out the attack, Ukraine’s Armed Forces achieved several objectives at once: they continued their campaign of strikes against oil refineries; demonstrated their ability to penetrate Russia’s most powerful and layered air defense zone; and produced striking footage that they showed to Western allies. The footage was equally telling for Russian officials and military commanders: even in the Moscow region, the air defense system is plainly incapable of stopping a mass strike. Ukraine’s Armed Forces have learned to assemble the forces needed to overwhelm the radars and launch systems protecting the most heavily guarded facilities. Other defensive approaches are either used in limited ways or remain in the testing phase.<p>

Moscow oil refinery hit in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since the start of war Kyiv says attack, which also forced evacuation at Russia’s biggest airport, was in response to strike on historic monastery Read in The Guardian: apple.news/Arwv2bM8wT5m...

Black rain, smoke over Moscow: Russia-Ukraine trade bombs, drones and missiles as war intensifies Ukraine launched a significant drone attack on a major Moscow oil refinery, causing a large fire and disrupting airport operations. This strike, occurring after pledges of Western support, underscores Kyiv's strategy to pressure Russia's energy infrastructure and escalate the conflict's domestic impact.

“Ukrainian drones have hit several locations across Moscow in Kyiv’s biggest air raid on the city in two years, setting a major ⁠oil refinery on fire and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Ukraine’s drone assault ignites major oil refinery in Russia <p>KYIV, Ukraine &#8212; Ukraine kept up its heavy drone assault on Russia, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the south and killing at least two people, Russian authorities said Sunday.</p>

"On Thursday, Ukraine unleashed its largest attack yet deep inside Russia, targeting an oil refinery near Moscow. The explosions sent plumes of black smoke billowing above the capital’s suburbs and shut down flights at four airports for hours."

Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war Attack, which Kyiv said was in response to strike on historic monastery, also forces evacuation at Russia’s biggest airport - The Guardian apple.news/Arwv2bM8wT5m...

Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war. Kyiv says attack, which also forced evacuation at Russia’s biggest airport, was in response to strike on historic monastery. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war. Kyiv says attack, which also forced evacuation at Russia’s biggest airport, was in response to strike on historic monastery. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

After weeks of intensifying Russian bombing, Ukraine hammered Moscow with drone strikes in what appeared to be the largest attack on the capital since Putin plunged the region into full-scale war in February 2022. The dramatic strikes came two days after Zelensky met Trump at G7 summit in France.

Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, striking a major oil refinery and forcing evacuations at airports, as part of a broader strategy to disrupt Russian fuel supplies and economic windfalls.

BREAKING NEWS...HUGE EXPLOSION Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war Kyiv says attack, which also forced evacuation at Russia’s biggest airport, was in response to strike on historic monastery THE GUARDIAN / WOW MEDIA CHANNEL Thu 18 Jun 2026 15.42 CEST

Ukraine launches large drone attack on Moscow ahead of NATO meeting Explosions were seen across Moscow on June 18 as Ukraine targeted the capital with a large-scale drone attack. Nearly 200 drones were fired at the city forcing the airport to halt flights and evacuate passengers. It's part of Kyiv's plan to choke Russia's war machine by hitting deeper into its territory.

Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze in biggest attack in years <p>Ukraine on Thursday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires, hitting a major oil refinery and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport.</p> <p>Russia vowed to retaliate for the attack as <em>AFP</em> reporters saw dramatic scenes of black smoke billowing over the capital’s southern skyline and drops of black rain mixed with soot falling from the sky.</p> <p>At least 17 people were wounded in the strikes, which also set a shopping centre and apartment building ablaze, authorities said.</p> <p>The attack came as Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Southeast Asian leaders at a summit in the central city of Kazan, about 700 kilometres east of Moscow.</p> <figure class='media w-full sm:w-full media-- ' data-original-src='https://i.dawn.com/primary/2026/06/18201757350ac8c.webp'> <div class='media__item '><picture><img src='https://i.dawn.com/primary/2026/06/18201757350ac8c.webp' alt='An explosion takes place at the Moscow oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, Russia on June 18, 2026. &mdash; Reuters' /></picture></div> <figcaption class…