Ukraine Retaliates With Fiery Hit on Moscow Oil Plant As G7 Meets
Summary
Ukraine carried out a drone attack on a large oil refinery near Moscow, causing a fire but no injuries. This strike came after Russian air attacks on Ukraine’s capital and happened as world leaders prepared to discuss a ceasefire at the G7 summit.Key Facts
- Ukraine attacked the Moscow Oil Refinery, the largest facility near the Russian capital, with drones flying about 310 miles.
- The attack caused a fire and dark smoke but no reported injuries.
- Russian air defenses intercepted 60 Ukrainian drones during the attack.
- The refinery provides around 40% of the petroleum for the area around Moscow.
- Russian missile strikes had hit Kyiv recently, killing at least 11 people and damaging a historic cathedral and monastery.
- Ukraine aims to damage Russia’s oil infrastructure to reduce funds for Russia’s war effort.
- Russia’s energy ministry said earlier attacks had caused fuel supply issues in southern Russia.
- Ukraine’s internal security and military intelligence forces took part in the attack.
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