Ukraine strikes Moscow's largest oil refinery in long
Ukraine launched a significant drone strike against the Moscow Oil Refinery, causing a fire at the facility. This attack follows a series of Russian aerial assaults on Kyiv and highlights the escalation of long-range drone warfare.
Why it matters
The strike on critical energy infrastructure marks a strategic shift in the conflict, potentially impacting Russian fuel production and regional supply.
0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Ukraine attacked a major oil refinery near Moscow overnight into Tuesday, sparking a major fire and sending dark smoke trailing into the sky above the Russian capital in the latest example of Ukraine striking vital oil infrastructure far across the border.
The article reports on military actions from both sides, though it uses language like 'just response' attributed to Zelensky.
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