Russia threatens escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack

cnbc.com·Sam Meredith·2026-06-19T08:31:41.000Z
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This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on a large Ukrainian drone attack targeting Moscow's key oil refinery, part of a escalating campaign to disrupt Russia's energy infrastructure and war efforts, with 16 injuries and flight disruptions resulting. The piece also covers Russia's pledge of retaliation, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's justification of the strikes as proportional response, and growing concerns over Russian air defense weaknesses.

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