Attack on Moscow Oil Refinery: Putin Under Pressure?

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1. 1d ago

   Ukraine Drone Strikes Cause Russian Fuel Shortages

   Ukrainian drone attacks have hit multiple Russian oil refineries, including a major facility in the south. President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that these strikes have hampered fuel production. Russian authorities report at least two deaths from the operations.

   What's confirmed:

   • Ukraine targeted at least two Russian oil refineries.
   • Russian authorities report at least two people were killed in the drone attacks.
   • Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine's deep-strike successes have hampered Russia's fuel production.
   • Vladimir Putin stated on Sunday that Russia is under severe and unparalleled pressure from Western nations.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Nato officials believe strikes on Moscow are threatening Vladimir Putin's grip on power.
   confidence 90%
2. 5d ago

   Ukraine Launches Largest-Ever Drone Attack on Moscow

   Ukrainian drones struck a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in one week. The operation disrupted capital flights and caused evacuations at Russia's largest airport. Russia has vowed "massive group strikes" in retaliation.

   What's confirmed:

   • Ukrainian drones struck a Moscow oil refinery on Thursday.
   • The attack was the largest Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow since the start of the war.
   • The strikes caused disruptions to flights and forced evacuations at Russia's largest airport.
   • Russia has threatened "massive group strikes" in response.
   • President Zelenskyy confirmed drone strikes on refining facilities in the Tyumen region.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Drones breached newly-strengthened air defences in the Russian capital.
   • The attack was a response to a strike on a historic monastery.
   • Russia withdrew air defences from the front line to protect Moscow.
   • Moscow shot down nearly 60 drones.
   confidence 85%