Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow since start of Russia's full-scale invasion, hits oil refinery

kyivindependent.com·Abbey Fenbert·2026-06-18T02:39:56.000Z
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Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow and a fuel depot in southern Russia, with Russian officials saying 194 drones were shot down and 17 people injured, including children. Ukraine’s president said the strikes were a justified response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and religious sites, and warned that more will come if the war continues. The article presents Ukraine’s actions as defensive and necessary, while relying on official claims from both sides without outside verification.

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