Ukraine drone hits Moscow oil refinery triggering fire

A drone struck a major oil refinery just outside Moscow on Tuesday, igniting a fire and causing damage, Russian authorities reported. The attack occurred as Ukraine claimed it was retribution for Russia's own strikes. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin stated that 60 drones targeting the capital were intercepted, with one damaging the refinery owned by Gazprom energy giant in the southeastern Kapotnya area. Traffic was closed to the area.

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Over the past 24 hours, enemy drone attacks on Moscow have continued. One of the drones damaged a Moscow oil refinery facility. There were no casualties.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Kyiv was behind the strike, noting the refinery's location 500 kilometers from Ukraine. He posted footage showing a drone hitting an industrial area and called the attack a "just response to Russian strikes -- and to the dragging out of a war that must be ended."

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This time, the Moscow region felt the reach of Ukraine’s long-range capabilities. An oil refinery was hit at a distance of 500 kilometres (310 miles).

Russia has consistently targeted Ukraine with aerial attacks since its 2022 offensive. In recent months, Kyiv has increased its strikes on Russia, frequently hitting oil processing facilities and export hubs to undermine the fossil fuel revenues funding Moscow's war effort.

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This is a just response to Russian strikes, and to the dragging out of a war that must be ended.