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Ukrainian Drone Attack Hits Moscow Oil Refinery, Causing Fire
In a heavy Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, an oil refinery was targeted, causing damage in the city and surrounding areas. Authorities reported temporary flight suspensions at some airports and 16 people injured.
Ukraine launched an intense drone attack on Russia’s capital, Moscow. The Moscow Oil Refinery was among the targets hit during the assault.
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin stated that over 190 Ukrainian drones were shot down by air defense systems over the city. Sobyanin added that necessary work continues in areas where drone debris fell and that air defense operations remain active.
Authorities reported damage in the area of the Sadovod shopping center, one of Moscow’s largest markets, but no injuries were reported. Emergency teams continue their work in the affected zone.
Despite Russian air defenses repelling many attacks, several drones reached the Moscow Oil Refinery. Measures were taken to minimize the impact. Black smoke rose from the refinery as crews worked to extinguish the fire. Some sections of the ring road were also closed.
This attack is considered one of the most intense drone assaults on Moscow and its surroundings this year. Some homes in the Moscow region were damaged, and security measures have been increased.
Temporary Restrictions at Airports
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency announced that Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky airports in Moscow temporarily suspended arrivals and departures due to flight safety concerns. Additional staff were deployed to assist passengers.
Aeroflot advised passengers with canceled flights to manage their procedures via the airline’s website or mobile app.
Damage and Injuries in Surrounding Cities
Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov reported that 16 people, including two children, were injured in the attack. In Zhukovsky, a drone struck a multi-story building, prompting evacuation of residents.
In Lyubertsy, a sports hall and an industrial facility were damaged, while a fire broke out in a shopping center in Kotelniki. Preventive measures continue in some residential areas of the region.
Increase in Drones Shot Down Across Russia
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that since Wednesday evening, over 550 Ukrainian drones have been shot down nationwide. Rostov Governor Yury Slusar reported one death and two injuries in an attack on the town of Gukovo.
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