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Ukrainian Drones Shut Moscow Refinery, Fuel Market Strained

6/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ukrainian drones damaged Moscow’s oil refinery, forcing a shutdown expected to last at least six months.
The shutdown will strain the regional fuel market.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said air defenses shot down 323 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation opened a probe into the 425th Assault Regiment over abuse allegations and 26 non-combat recruit deaths.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Belarusian equipment guiding Russian drones stopped after his ultimatum.

History

Historical Context

During the 1991 Gulf War, the U.S.-led coalition deliberately bombed Iraqi oil refineries, wiping out roughly 80 % of the nation’s refining capacity. That strategy proved that striking fuel infrastructure could cripple a war-fighting economy. Today Ukrainian drones have hit a Moscow refinery, and Russia says it downed 323 drones, echoing the same pressure tactic.

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Story summary

Ukrainian drones damaged Moscow’s oil refinery, forcing a shutdown expected to last at least six months.
The shutdown will strain the regional fuel market.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said air defenses shot down 323 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation opened a probe into the 425th Assault Regiment over abuse allegations and 26 non-combat recruit deaths.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Belarusian equipment guiding Russian drones stopped after his ultimatum.

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