Russia vowed "massive group strikes" on Ukraine following a large-scale drone attack by Kyiv on Moscow, heavily targeting a major oil refinery. The attack, involving nearly 200 drones, injured 16 people and temporarily grounded flights at four Moscow airports.
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.
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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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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.
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."
A Ukrainian drone attack on Energodar on Wednesday resulted in the death of one Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) employee and serious injury to another, according to Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev. This incident follows earlier reports of casualties in the region.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that a drone attack on a bus carrying Belarusian children in Russia's Bryansk Region was of Ukrainian origin and called it an "act of banditry" and "outright Nazism." He warned of serious consequences for those attempting to drag Belarus into the conflict.
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 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.
Moscow experienced its largest Ukrainian drone attack with nearly 200 drones targeting the capital, causing thick smoke plumes. Russia reported intercepting almost 1,000 drones and four missiles nationwide. An oil depot in Rostov was hit, killing one person. President Zelensky stated the strikes were retaliation for a recent Russian attack on Kyiv.
Russia reported intercepting 555 Ukrainian drones in an overnight attack, marking one of the most massive drone assaults this year. This follows similar large-scale attacks on May 17 and earlier in June.
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in two years, with authorities reporting 194 drones downed. Several drones hit the MNPZ oil refinery. Ukraine claims responsibility, calling it a response to Russian attacks.
Russia faced its largest drone assault with 555 drones downed over multiple regions. Moscow suspended flights at all major airports and a fire broke out at an oil refinery after multiple strikes. Around 180 drones were downed over the capital alone.
Ukraine launched a significant drone attack on a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, causing massive fires and disrupting flights at Moscow airports. The attack aims to cut Russia's war revenue and bring the war's consequences home.
TASS calculations indicate an attempted Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow is the largest in two years, with air defenses reportedly downing 180 drones in eight hours. Previous records cited include 81 drones on May 17 and 61 on May 6.
A drone attack in the town of Gukovo, Rostov Region, has resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to two others. The strike also caused damage to a locomotive and two commercial facilities.
A Ukrainian drone attack targeted Moscow's oil refinery in the Kapotnya district on Thursday, causing flames and smoke. This follows earlier drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and comes amid ongoing hostilities, including Russian attacks on Kyiv.
News highlights include Russia's appreciation for Malaysia's ASEAN partnership, escalating tensions in Iran with US and Israeli operations, and ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Discussions also touch on nuclear arsenals, energy supply crises, and international diplomatic efforts.
Russia launched missile strikes on Kyiv while Ukrainian drones targeted a Moscow refinery. The exchanges occurred hours after President Zelensky spoke with leaders about ending the war. One person was killed in Sumy by a drone, and another in Enerhodar by Ukrainian strikes.
