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Mass Ukrainian drone strike hits Moscow refinery, sparks fires and travel chaos
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 18, 2026
What happened
Ukraine struck Moscow’s main refinery with drones on Wednesday, causing fires, damage and major transport disruption. Russia said it downed hundreds of drones nationwide, while Ukraine framed the attacks as retaliation for Russian strikes on its cities.
- 01Ukraine hit Moscow’s main refinery for the second time in two days.
- 02Fires, smoke and damage were reported at the refinery and a nearby mall.
- 03Airports and roads in Moscow were disrupted, including Sheremetyevo.
- 04Russia said it intercepted 555 drones nationwide overnight.
- 05Zelensky called the strikes a just response to Russian attacks.
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OrganizationsReuters, The Guardian, Russian Defense Ministry, TASS, Sadovod, Sheremetyevo Airport, Vnukovo Airport, Zhukovsky Airport
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WallaCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Mass Ukrainian drone strike hits Moscow refinery, sparks fires and travel chaos
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Ukraine drone strike hits Moscow refinery, threatening fuel supplies
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