Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery
Ukraine intensified its drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure. Recent strikes hit a major southern oil refinery and a natural gas processing plant. President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the country is experiencing a "difficult period" and facing fuel shortages.
What changed
Reports now include a second refinery strike in southern Russia and attacks on a gas processing plant.
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Ukraine Expands Energy Strikes as Putin Admits Difficult Period
confidence 90%Ukraine intensified its drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure. Recent strikes hit a major southern oil refinery and a natural gas processing plant. President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the country is experiencing a "difficult period" and facing fuel shortages.
What's confirmed:
- Ukrainian drones set fire to a major oil refinery in southern Russia.
- At least two people were killed in the southern refinery attack.
- Vladimir Putin stated Russia is going through a "difficult period".
- Putin acknowledged for the first time on Sunday that the country faces fuel shortages.
Still unconfirmed:
- Ukraine struck a major natural gas processing plant and two satellite communications centers.
- Russia is considering fuel imports due to damage to refineries and energy distribution.
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Ukrainian Drone Attack Shuts Down Moscow Oil Refinery
confidence 90%Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Moscow's Kapotnya district on Thursday. The attack forced the facility to halt crude oil processing and left black oil specks across parts of the city. The strike was part of a larger operation involving nearly 200 drones.
What's confirmed:
- Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Moscow on Thursday.
- The attack targeted the refinery in the Kapotnya district.
- The strike forced the refinery to halt crude oil processing.
- Nearly 200 drones were fired toward the Russian capital.
- Black oil specks rained down on parts of Moscow after the hit.
Still unconfirmed:
- The refinery is unlikely to resume production this year.
- Russian air defenses shot down more than 50 UAVs on June 22.
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Moscow Residents Report Black Rain After Largest Ukrainian Drone Attack
confidence 90%A massive Ukrainian drone strike on June 18 ignited a Moscow oil refinery. The resulting fire released oil particles that mixed with rain, leaving black soot on vehicles and residential areas. The attack caused significant flight disruptions and injuries in the region.
What's confirmed:
- Ukrainian drones struck a Moscow oil refinery on Thursday, June 18.
- The attack caused a refinery fire.
- Residents in various Moscow districts reported black or oil rain.
- The event is described as the largest Ukrainian attack on Moscow.
Still unconfirmed:
- Black oil particles mixed with rain droplets to create the dark showers.
- President Zelenskyy stated that if Ukraine burns, Moscow will also burn.
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Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Attack on Moscow Since Full-Scale War Began
confidence 90%Nearly 200 Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow, striking a major oil refinery for the second time in one week. The assault caused fires at the refinery and a shopping center, wounding 17 people in the Moscow region. The attack disrupted air travel, leading to the cancellation of over 500 flights across four major airports.
What's confirmed:
- Ukraine struck a key Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week.
- Almost 200 drones were fired toward the Russian capital.
- The attack caused fires at a refinery and a shopping center.
- Local governor Andrei Vorobyov reported 17 people were wounded in the Moscow region.
- Over 500 flights were cancelled at four major airports.
Still unconfirmed:
- Moscow authorities denied that oil rain fell, despite resident reports of black spots on clothes.
- Russian air defenses failed to protect the city from the drone swarms.
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Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Attack on Moscow Targeting Oil Refinery
confidence 90%Nearly 200 Ukrainian drones struck the Moscow region, hitting a major oil refinery and a shopping centre. The assault caused significant fires and disrupted air travel at four major airports. Residents in south-east Moscow reported black oil falling from the sky.
What's confirmed:
- Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the start of the full-scale war.
- Almost 200 drones targeted an area south-east of the Russian capital.
- A major oil refinery and a shopping centre were set ablaze during the strikes.
- The refinery had been targeted by Ukraine twice in a single week.
- Flight disruptions occurred at four major airports with over 500 cancellations.
- Governor Andrei Vorobyov reported 17 people were wounded in the Moscow region.
- Moscow authorities advised residents in the affected district to keep windows closed and suggested children, the elderly, and asthmatics leave the area.
Still unconfirmed:
- Moscow authorities denied that oil rain fell, despite resident reports of black spots on clothing.
- Soot fallout from the refinery strike caused oil rain over the Kremlin.