Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery, disrupting commercial flights in major drone attack
Ukraine launched a major drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery and disrupted commercial flights in the Russian capital. This escalation occurs as President Zelenskyy coordinates with Western leaders and President Putin hosts ASEAN representatives.
Why it matters
The attack represents a significant tactical strike deep within Russian territory, occurring amidst high-level diplomatic maneuvering between global powers.
Ukraine hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week and disrupted commercial flights at Moscow airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia s invasion more than four years ago, Russian officials said on Thursday (June 18, 2026).
The article reports on military actions and diplomatic meetings using standard wire-service style reporting.
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