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Zelensky Confirms Major Strike on Moscow Refinery

2026-06-18 1 Dailymotion

Ukraine has verified an attack on the Moscow Oil Refinery located in the Kapotnya area of the Russian capital, with President Volodymyr Zelensky indicating that such long-range strikes are crucial in applying pressure on Moscow to conclude the conflict. Russian authorities reported the interception of 25 drones over Moscow; however, one managed to hit a refinery facility, causing a fire at a significant processing unit. This refinery has the capability to process over 12 million tonnes of crude oil annually and provides fuel to four airports in Moscow. The incident underscores Ukraine's persistent efforts targeting Russia's energy infrastructure and the potential economic ramifications.