Ukraine launched its largest drone offensive in months, hitting a key oil refinery near Moscow, causing thick smoke and reports of black rain. Russia retaliated with strikes on Ukrainian cities, killing two. The attacks highlight the escalating conflict and Ukraine's strategy to target Russian energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian drones attacked a Moscow oil refinery, causing a powerful explosion. This marks an escalation in Kyiv's long-range strike capabilities, utilizing both propeller and jet-powered drones to hit targets deeper within Russian territory, signaling a shift in the war's dynamics.
Russia launched retaliatory strikes on Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv regions, killing at least two and injuring others, including children. This follows Ukraine's significant drone assault on a Moscow oil refinery, prompting Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to warn of "massive coordinated strikes on a regular basis."
Russia struck Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs after Ukraine launched a major drone assault on Russian territory, hitting an oil refinery. Moscow vowed retaliation, with officials calling for "merciless" strikes. The EU extended sanctions against Russia for 12 months.
Ukraine launched a significant drone attack on Moscow, hitting a major oil refinery and demonstrating a scaled-up strategy targeting Russia's war economy. Experts note these "middle strikes" are damaging Russia's capacity and potentially shifting war dynamics.
European Council President António Costa's chief of staff, Pedro Lourtie, secretly contacted Moscow officials twice to restart Ukraine peace talks, sparking anger among EU governments unaware of the initiative. The Baltic states were particularly furious, while Germany's prior knowledge is disputed.
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Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow early Thursday, with multiple drones hitting the capital's main oil refinery for the second time this week. Russian air defenses reportedly destroyed nearly 200 drones, but some caused damage, injuring 17 people. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called the attacks a "fully justified" response to Russian bombings.
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Moscow endures its largest Ukrainian drone attack since the war's start, with nearly 200 drones fired, hitting a refinery and causing black oil rain; 1,000+ drones intercepted across Russia in 24 hours.
Russia has threatened to escalate the conflict after a major drone strike targeted Moscow, hitting an oil refinery for the second time this week. Hundreds of drones were downed, but officials warned of "massive coordinated strikes" in response.
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Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, targeting an oil refinery and residential buildings. President Zelenskyy stated the attacks are retaliation for a Russian strike that damaged a historic Kyiv monastery, vowing "if Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn."
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, targeting an oil refinery and residential buildings, in retaliation for a strike on a historic Kyiv monastery. President Zelenskyy stated the attacks are aimed at forcing Putin to negotiate.
The European Union has initiated tentative diplomatic contacts with Russia to ensure Europe's involvement in potential peace talks for the Ukraine war, as Ukraine launches significant drone attacks on Russian targets.
Yury Ushakov, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that recent actions by Kiev, including an attack on a bus carrying children in the Bryansk Region, do not facilitate direct engagement between Putin and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. Ushakov noted that Putin has repeatedly expressed openness to negotiations.
Ukraine launched its largest air raid on Moscow, hitting an oil refinery and causing disruptions at major airports. President Zelenskyy stated the attack was a response to Russia's strikes on a Kyiv monastery. Russia claimed to have intercepted most drones, but damage was reported in several locations.
Ukraine launched a major drone attack on a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, causing massive fires and disrupting flights from four city airports. The attack, which also damaged residential buildings and wounded civilians in the Moscow region, is seen as an effort to cut Russia's war revenue and pressure President Putin.
Flight cancellations at Moscow airports have preliminarily affected approximately 8,000 tourists. Tour operators are reissuing tickets and monitoring cases of tourists stranded abroad, while efforts are underway to extend hotel stays for those not yet departed.
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia, targeting Moscow's oil refinery for the second time this week. President Zelensky stated the attacks were retaliation for Russian strikes on a Kyiv monastery and warned "Moscow will burn" if attacks continue. Russian authorities reported downing around 180 drones over the capital.
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in two years, targeting an oil refinery and causing flight suspensions. Russia reported shooting down hundreds of drones, but at least seven struck targets, including the refinery supplying a significant portion of Moscow's fuel. The attack is framed by Ukraine as a response to Russian strikes.
European nations are reportedly trying to persuade US President Donald Trump to adopt a tougher stance on Russia, while Moscow and Tehran are coordinating efforts at the UN to lift sanctions. Russia also cautioned against the militarization of Greenland.
