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Ukrainian Drones Hit Moscow Refinery Again, Russia Downs 200

6/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ukrainian drones struck the Gazprom Neft Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week, creating the largest black-smoke plume over the city since the war began.
Officials said the refinery fire was largely contained while Moscow’s fuel supplies stayed normal.
Russian air defenses shot down about 200 drones near Moscow and a total of 555 drones nationwide overnight.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 NATO bombed the Pancevo refinery on April 4, igniting about 80,000 tons of oil and creating a massive fire; the campaign also hit other Serbian fuel sites, establishing a pattern of striking energy infrastructure. Decades later Ukrainian drones struck the Gazprom Neft Moscow refinery, prompting Russia to reinforce air defenses and diversify energy routes.

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Story summary

Ukrainian drones struck the Gazprom Neft Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week, creating the largest black-smoke plume over the city since the war began.
Officials said the refinery fire was largely contained while Moscow’s fuel supplies stayed normal.
Russian air defenses shot down about 200 drones near Moscow and a total of 555 drones nationwide overnight.

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