In a dangerous escalation, Moscow airports temporarily suspended flights amid the latest drone barrage. Moscow shot down more than 80 drones. Meanwhile, Russian attacks have left several dead in Ukraine. The escalation follows repeated strikes on Moscow's oil refinery.


Moscow Shuts Airports, Prepares Massive Retaliation Against Ukraine

In the largest drone strike on the Russian capital since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has hit the Moscow Oil Refinery in the Kapotnya district. The attack, which took place on June 18, 2026, penetrated layered air defenses and caused significant fires that blanketed the southern part of the city in thick black smoke.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Sets Moscow Refinery Ablaze in Biggest Attack in Years

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Moscow Shuts Airports, Prepares Massive Retaliation Against Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Sets Moscow Refinery Ablaze in Biggest Attack in Years