← Back to headlines Ukraine Launches Large Drone Attack on Moscow, Russia Threatens Retaliation Ukraine conducted a significant drone attack on Moscow, prompting Russia to threaten massive retaliatory strikes. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that Moscow would burn if Russian attacks on Ukraine continued.
18 Jun, 01:07 — 18 Jun, 14:29
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Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks? Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.
Read full article → NYT Mostly Factual 9d ago
Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Drone Attack The attack, which shut down the city’s airports for several hours, appeared to be the biggest wave of drone strikes on Russia’s capital since the start of the war.
By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Read full article → bloomberg High 9d ago
Record Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow Targets Refinery - Bloomberg.com Record Ukrainian Drone Attack on Moscow Targets Refinery Bloomberg.com
Read full article → FT Very High 9d ago
Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack Nearly 200 drones strike Russian capital, several hitting the city’s largest oil refinery
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Drones carrying hard-boiled eggs and dried meat: On the Donbas front, a warehouse manager aims to improve daily life for Ukrainian soldiers In the Donbas, some combat zones have become too dangerous to deliver food, water and medicine to frontline infantry by road. A warehouse manager and amateur cook is doing everything he can to organize drone deliveries of varied food supplies and necessities.
Read full article → The Guardian Mostly Factual 9d ago
Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery in response to strikes on Ukraine – Europe live The attack forced commercial flights and airports to be suspended for safety reasons
Hegseth makes it clear that the review will not be just a box-ticking exercise.
“It’s a review that some countries will fail and others will pass with flying colours. In the end, the review is intended to both improve US force posture and basing and strengthen Nato 3.0.”
“It will be designed to ensure that Nato is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe leading, stepping up to take primary responsibility ...
By Jakub Krupa
Read full article → Al Jazeera Mostly Factual 9d ago
Ukraine hits Moscow refinery as Zelenskyy seeks Trump support to end war Russia's oil refineries have been heavily targeted, damaging its energy facilities and the country’s fuel crisis.
Read full article → ukrainska-pravda 8d ago
Lavrov threatens Ukraine with new large-scale strikes after drone attack on Moscow Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, commenting on the drone attack on Moscow, has said that Russian forces will continue carrying out large-scale strikes on targets that affect the combat capability of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
By Anastasia Protz
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Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery again, part of massive drone wave inside Russia Ukraine hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week and disrupted commercial flights at Moscow airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia's invasion more than four years ago, Russian officials said Thursday.
Read full article → SCMP Mostly Factual 9d ago
Drones hit Moscow oil refinery as Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes Ukrainian drones hit Moscow’s oil refinery for the second time this week while Russia fired missiles into Kyiv, as President Volodymyr Zelensky sought support from the US and Europe to reach a peace deal.
Moscow downed over five dozen drones on Thursday, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram, and a Reuters witness saw flames and plumes of smoke over the southeastern district of Kapotnya where the Moscow refinery is located.
“Air defence forces continue to repel a massive attack. Several dro...
By Reuters
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Ukraine hits Moscow with ‘large-scale’ attack 🔴 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 #Ukraine targeted #Moscow's oil refinery in a wave of drone strikes early on Thursday, with the attack wounding at least 17 people.
In a post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr #Zelensky said #Kyiv also struck targets in #Russia's Rostov region and in the occupied territories of Ukraine.
By FRANCE24
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Clouds of black smoke rise over Moscow after Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery Ukraine has hit a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting flights at the city's airports
By Barry Hatton
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Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major drone attack on Russian capital
Read full article → Times of India Mostly Factual 9d ago
Ukrainian drones strike Moscow’s oil refinery again; flames, thick plumes of smoke seen Moscow's oil refinery in Kapotnya was hit by a Ukrainian drone attack on Thursday, causing visible flames and smoke. This incident follows earlier drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, contributing to a growing fuel shortage. Meanwhile, Russia launched its own attacks on Kyiv and Sumy. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discussed war-ending strategies with global leaders.
By TOI WORLD DESK
Read full article → hindustan-times Mostly Factual 9d ago
Tank lid blown off, black smoke billows: Dramatic video captures Ukrainian strike on Moscow refinery | Watch The attack, second on the refinery this week, was one of the largest drone assaults on Moscow in recent years, Russian officials said.
Read full article → indian-express Mostly Factual 9d ago
Massive Ukraine strike sets Moscow oil refinery ablaze, grounds Russian capital’s flights
Read full article → cyprus-mail 9d ago
Zelenskiy says ‘Moscow will burn’ if Russian strikes continue Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday heavy drone attacks on Russia were retaliation for a strike that damaged a historic monastery in Kyiv this week, and that “Moscow will burn” if attacks continue. Scores of drones targeted Moscow overnight, hitting the Russian capital’s oil refinery for the second time this week. “We don’t want […]
Read full article → ndtv Mostly Factual 9d ago
Video: Ukrainian Drone Hits Russian Refinery, Blows Tank Lid Off According to Russian officials, Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Moscow in more than two years.
Read full article → japan-times Mostly Factual 9d ago
Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in large-scale drone attack on Russian capital Russia's defense ministry said 555 drones were shot down across the country. Sobyanin said 180 were shot down around Moscow alone.
Read full article → jerusalem-post Mostly Factual 9d ago
Flights at all Moscow airports suspended after Ukrainian drone attack, aviation agency says Flights out of all major Moscow airports have been grounded as a result of Ukrainian drone strikes. Authorities said 180 Ukrainian drones had been shot down over Moscow.
Read full article → rte-news Mostly Factual 9d ago
Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery for second time Ukrainian drones hit Moscow's oil refinery for the second time this week while Russia fired missiles into Kyiv, as President Volodymyr Zelensky sought support from the US and Europe to reach a peace deal.
Read full article → Moscow Times Mostly Factual 9d ago
Ukraine Hits Moscow in Massive Drone Attack, Sparking Fires and Evacuations Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said drones hit the Moscow Oil Refinery, sending large columns of black smoke over the city's skyline.
Read full article → meduza 9d ago
How Ukraine’s drone attacks on Moscow have escalated — a timeline On June 18, Moscow came under the largest Ukrainian drone attack since the start of the full-scale war: nearly 200 drones struck the capital overnight, and a fire broke out at the Moscow oil refinery in Kapotnya — the second in two days. Meduza examines how the intensity of Ukrainian attacks on Moscow has grown over the years of the full-scale war. Even by the authorities’ own official statements, it has increased by a factor of roughly one hundred.
Read full article → zerohedge Low 9d ago
Massive Ukrainian Drone Swarm Attack On Moscow Hits Refinery Massive Ukrainian Drone Swarm Attack On Moscow Hits Refinery
While attention this week has been fixed on the lower part of Eurasia, where the U.S. and Iran have finally signed an interim peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin normalizing tanker flows through the critical waterway, the other major conflict area in Eurasia is flashing new warning signs.
Overnight developments in the Russia-Ukraine war suggest the fighting continues to grind on with no near-term off-r...
By Tyler Durden
Read full article → Daily Sabah Mixed 9d ago
Moscow shuts all airports after major Ukrainian drone barrage Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion, striking a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week and disrupting commercial flights...
Read full article → ukrinform Mixed 9d ago
Zelensky on retaliatory strikes: 'If Ukraine burns, Moscow will burn too' Ukraine will continue carrying out retaliatory strikes against Russia. According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, these actions are not only a response to attacks on peaceful Ukrainian cities but also a means of pressuring the aggressor state toward peace.
Read full article → helsinki-times Mostly Factual 9d ago
Moscow refinery burns after major Ukrainian drone strike Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since Russia began its full-scale invasion more than four years ago, hitting a major oil refinery, disrupting air traffic across the capital and bringing the conflict deeper into Russian territory.
The overnight assault targeted Moscow and surrounding regions with close to 200 drones, according to Russian authorities. Fires broke out at the Kapotnya oil refinery in the south-east of the capital after several drones penetrated air defences ...
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Why this mattersThis large-scale drone attack on Moscow represents a significant escalation in Ukraine's strategy to bring the war to Russian territory, particularly targeting critical infrastructure like oil refineries. It highlights Ukraine's growing long-range strike capabilities and aims to disrupt Russia's war economy. The attacks also serve as a psychological blow, demonstrating that Russia's capital is not immune from the conflict.
Story evolutionThe narrative shifted from simply reporting the attack and damage to including strong rhetoric from both Ukrainian and Russian officials, framing the attacks as retaliation and warning of further escalation. Later, some outlets began to analyze the broader economic implications for Russia.
Initial Drone Strikes and Fires June 18 early morning
Early morning reports confirm a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, with a major oil refinery in Kapotnya catching fire and flights at Moscow airports being suspended.
Russian Response and Threats June 18 morning
Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Lavrov, threaten 'massive strikes' on Ukraine in retaliation for the drone attack.
Ukrainian Justification and Warning June 18 late morning/afternoon
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and his advisor Mykhailo Podoliak state that the attacks are a response to Russian aggression and warn that 'Moscow will burn' if attacks on Ukraine continue.
Economic Impact and Analysis June 18 afternoon
Some outlets begin to report on the potential economic impact of these attacks on Russia, including fuel shortages and financial strain.
The Story What 78 sources agree on, dispute, and miss
What sources agree onUkraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, one of the biggest since the start of the war. The attack primarily targeted the Moscow oil refinery, causing fires and smoke. Flights at Moscow's major airports were temporarily suspended due to the attack. Russia has threatened further 'massive strikes' on Ukraine in response. Key claims6 agreed
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Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the start of the full-scale war.
agreed · aktuality-sk morgunbladid meduza der-standard danas +28
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The Moscow oil refinery in Kapotnya was hit by drones.
agreed · France 24 meduza zerohedge der-standard dh-les-sports +37
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17 people were injured in the Moscow region.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia would continue 'large-scale strikes' on Ukraine.
agreed · aktuality-sk le-figaro ukrainska-pravda
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 'Moscow will burn' if Russian strikes continue.
agreed · mkd-mk klix-ba cyprus-mail danas naftemporiki +5
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The attack on the Moscow refinery was the second time it was hit this week.
agreed · The Independent cbc Daily Sabah iefimerida la-vanguardia +7
Where they divergeNumber of drones involved in the attack
morgunbladid
Over 1000 drones were shot at Moscow.
meduza danas jutarnji-list naftemporiki FT +3 morepublico 24ur svenska-dagbladet
Nearly 200 drones struck Moscow.
japan-times
Russia's defense ministry said 555 drones were shot down across the country, with 180 around Moscow.
nrk
More than 190 drones were shot down over Moscow.
Motivation behind Ukraine's attacks
Coverage gapsDiscussion of the financial strain on Russia due to war expenses and the impact of drone attacks on fuel supply.
Reported berlingske delo lsm-lv Al Jazeera
Missing aktuality-sk delfi-lt le-figaro +71
Details of the damage to the Moscow oil refinery, including a video of a tank lid blowing off.
Reported ndtv helsingin-sanomat hvg hindustan-times
Missing aktuality-sk delfi-lt le-figaro +71
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Source Outleti General editorial lean of the outlet Storyi How they covered this specific story Tone Factuality The Guardian left left neutral Mostly Factual Reports refinery hit, flight suspensions
The Independent center-left left neutral Mostly Factual Focuses on refinery hit, flight disruption
Coverage leans: center-left
The coverage generally leans center-left, with many outlets emphasizing the scale of the Ukrainian attack and Zelenskyy's defiant statements, while also reporting on Russian threats of retaliation. Some outlets highlight the impact on Russia's economy and infrastructure.
NYT center-left left neutral Mostly Factual Reports large-scale drone attack, airport shutdown
avgi center-left left neutral — Reports drones hitting refinery, large fire
meduza center-left left analytical — Provides timeline of escalating drone attacks
der-standard center-left left urgent — Emphasizes spectacular strike and oil infrastructure impact
Moscow Times center-left left neutral Mostly Factual Reports massive drone attack, fires, evacuations
la-repubblica center-left left neutral — Reports new Russian attacks, Zelenskyy's talks
danas center-left center-left urgent — Reports largest attack, quotes Zelenskyy's threat
ndtv center-left center-left sensational Mostly Factual Highlights video of drone hitting refinery
tvn24 center-left center-left neutral — Shares images and videos of Moscow fires
cbc center-left center-left neutral High Reports refinery hit, massive drone wave
index-hr center-left center-left urgent — Highlights largest strike on Russia's heart
hvg center-left center-left neutral — Shares video of Moscow refinery fire
Al Jazeera center-left center-left analytical Mostly Factual Focuses on refinery targeting, fuel crisis impact
publico center-left center-left neutral — Reports flight suspension, Russian drone interception claims
iefimerida center-left center-left urgent — Reports largest Ukrainian attack, Russian retaliation
n1-serbia center-left center-left urgent — Reports drone strikes, refinery fire, smoke over city
newsbeast center-left center-left urgent — Reports large-scale attack, Russian missile response
dagbladet center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual Reports new attack on Moscow refinery
telex center-left center-left neutral — Reports new drone attack on Moscow refinery
le-monde center-left center-left analytical High Focuses on drone use for humanitarian aid in Donbas
France 24 center center-left urgent High Reports attack details, quotes Zelenskyy
ukrainska-pravda center center-left neutral — Focuses on Russian threats after drone attack
delo center center-left analytical — Highlights fuel shortages in Russia due to attacks
Yahoo center center-left neutral Mostly Factual Reports on major drone attack on refinery
BBC center center-left analytical High Analyzes Russia's potential next steps
helsingin-sanomat center center-left neutral — Focuses on refinery explosion, viral memes
n1-bih center center-left urgent — Reports drone hits, refinery fire, airport evacuations
hotnews center center-left urgent — Quotes Zelenskyy's warning, Kremlin's response
japan-times center center-left neutral Mostly Factual Reports refinery hit, drone count by Russia
nrk center center-left neutral — Reports massive drone attack, largest in two years
indian-express center center-left neutral Mostly Factual Reports massive strike, refinery ablaze, flights grounded
vijesti-me center center-left neutral — Reports multiple drone hits, refinery fire
dr-dk center center-left neutral — Quotes Zelenskyy on 'justified' attack
newsmaker-md center center-left neutral — Reports largest drone attack, refinery fire
aktualne-cz center center-left urgent — Reports drone storm, refinery explosions, airport closures
rte-news center center-left neutral Mostly Factual Reports refinery hit, missile exchanges, Zelenskyy's efforts
aktuality-sk center center-left urgent — Focuses on Russian threats and Ukrainian counter-strategy
delfi-lt center left urgent — Highlights Ukrainian official's call for Russia to burn
mkd-mk center center-left urgent — Quotes Zelenskyy's 'Moscow will burn' statement
klix-ba center center-left urgent — Frames Ukrainian actions as pressure and response
cyprus-mail center center-left neutral — Frames attacks as retaliation for monastery damage
jutarnji-list center center-left alarmist — Emphasizes panic in Moscow, largest attack
helsinki-times center center-left neutral Mostly Factual Reports largest drone attack, refinery hit
nos center center-left urgent — Reports large-scale drone attack, refinery fire
FT center center neutral Very High Reports largest-ever drone attack, refinery hit
ruv center center-left neutral — Reports largest attacks, smoke over Moscow
tagesschau center center-left neutral Very High Reports refinery hit, flight disruption
digi24 center center-left urgent — Quotes Zelenskyy's call for negotiations
24ur center center-left urgent — Reports powerful strike, damaged infrastructure
lsm-lv center center-left analytical — Reports Russia importing fuel due to attacks
bloomberg center center neutral High Reports record drone attack targeting refinery
vg center center-left neutral — Shares video showing flames from attack
20-minuten center center-left neutral Mostly Factual Reports refinery fire, multiple blazes
orf center center-left neutral High Reports renewed attack on Moscow refinery
SCMP center center-left neutral Mostly Factual Reports drone hits, missile exchanges, Zelenskyy's efforts
irozhlas center center-left neutral — Reports Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian attacks on refinery
balkan-web center center-left urgent — Reports Russian missile attack on Kyiv
dh-les-sports center center neutral — Reports refinery fire, large-scale attack
ukrinform center center neutral Mixed Quotes Zelenskyy on retaliatory strikes
hindustan-times center center sensational Mostly Factual Highlights dramatic video of refinery strike
la-vanguardia center center neutral Mostly Factual Reports refinery hit, drone count, largest attack
cdm-me center center neutral — Reports refinery hit, G7 support for Ukraine
il-sole-24-ore center center neutral Mostly Factual Reports Russian missile attacks on Kyiv
Times of India center center neutral Mostly Factual Reports drone strike, flames, smoke over refinery
morgunbladid center center-right neutral — Emphasizes scale of Ukrainian attack on Moscow
naftemporiki center center-right urgent — Reports large-scale attack, quotes Zelenskyy
die-presse center center-right neutral — Reports drone attack, Russian missile response
svenska-dagbladet center center-right neutral — Highlights largest attack in two years, new war pattern
faz center center-right neutral — Reports refinery fire, Russian missile response
rzeczpospolita center center-right neutral — Reports black smoke over Moscow, drone hits
le-figaro center-right center-right neutral — Reports Russian threats, quotes Lavrov
berlingske center-right center-right analytical — Focuses on financial pressure on Russia
jerusalem-post center-right center-right neutral Mostly Factual Focuses on airport suspensions, drone count
el-mundo center-right center-right neutral — Reports large-scale drone attack, flight suspensions
Daily Sabah center-right right neutral Mixed Highlights Moscow airport shutdown, major barrage
zerohedge center-right right sensational Low Highlights 'massive Ukrainian drone swarm attack'
cyprus-mail ukrinform hotnews dr-dk
Retaliation for Russian strikes, specifically one that damaged a historic monastery in Kyiv.
klix-ba
Not only a response to attacks on peaceful Ukrainian cities but also a means of pressure.
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BBC NYT bloomberg FT le-monde The Guardian nrk Al Jazeera dr-dk ukrainska-pravda Number of drones involved in the attack Motivation behind Ukraine's attacks Discussion of the financial strain on Russia due to war expenses and the impact of drone attacks on fuel supply. Details of the damage to the Moscow oil refinery, including a video of a tank lid blowing off.
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