Russia threatens 'massive attacks' on Ukraine after Moscow refinery hit by drones

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned of further "massive attacks" against Ukrainian military installations on Thursday. This statement followed a significant Ukrainian drone assault that struck an important oil refinery in the Moscow region.

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Our armed forces are working on this and will continue to do so.

Lavrov, responding to questions about the attack, reiterated President Vladimir Putin's earlier announcement that Russia was conducting "massive attacks" against Ukraine. "Our armed forces are working on this and will continue to do so," Lavrov told journalists, including those from AFP.

Kyiv launched what Ukrainian authorities described as its most extensive drone attack on Moscow early Thursday. The assault resulted in fires near the Russian capital and disrupted operations at major airports, according to local officials. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirmed that air defense systems had downed dozens of drones, with one target being the Kapotnya oil refinery, which had been hit earlier in the week.

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It is a fully justified response to Russian attacks against our cities and communities.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized the refinery attack as a fully justified response to Russia's actions against Ukrainian cities. "If Ukraine burns, Moscow will burn too," he warned, suggesting Russia would face consequences for continuing the conflict. The Kapotnya refinery is a critical facility, reportedly supplying over a third of the Moscow region's fuel needs, including for its main airports.

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If Ukraine burns, Moscow will burn too.