'Just response to Russian strikes'
President Zelenskyy described recent drone attacks as a justified response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian communities. Ukraine is focusing on facilities that support Russia's military operations. These actions come as fuel shortages affect more than 60 Russian regions.
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New details emerge regarding the targets of the strikes and the duration of the offensive.
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Ukraine targets Russian war machine in retaliatory strikes
confidence 100%President Zelenskyy described recent drone attacks as a justified response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian communities. Ukraine is focusing on facilities that support Russia's military operations. These actions come as fuel shortages affect more than 60 Russian regions.
What's confirmed:
- Ukraine is targeting facilities that sustain Russia's war machine.
- Fuel shortages have spread across more than 60 Russian regions.
Still unconfirmed:
- Zelensky ordered a 40-day offensive after consulting the head of the Ukrainian security service.
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Ukraine Hits Moscow Refinery in Largest Drone Attack on City
confidence 90%Ukraine launched its largest drone bombardment of Moscow, hitting the Kapotnya oil refinery for the second time in one week. President Zelenskyy called the operation a "fully justified response to Russian strikes on our cities and communities." Russia has pledged "massive group strikes" in retaliation.
What's confirmed:
- Ukrainian drones hit the Kapotnya oil refinery in Moscow for the second time in a week.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the strikes as a "fully justified response to Russian strikes on our cities and communities."
- Russia vowed to respond with "massive group strikes."
Still unconfirmed:
- Ukraine used 200 drones to strike the Moscow oil refinery.
- Russian forces struck three civilian cargo vessels in the Black Sea, including the Turkish-owned Victress, killing an Egyptian crew member.
- President Zelenskyy warned that "if Ukraine burns, Moscow burns too."
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Ukraine Targets Crimean Bridge and Fuel Infrastructure
confidence 100%Ukraine conducted overnight drone strikes on both sides of the Crimean Bridge. Attacks on supply routes in Russian-occupied territories have led to fuel rationing and a halt in fuel sales in Crimea. President Zelenskyy warned that Russia is preparing a new massive strike.
What's confirmed:
- Ukraine struck both sides of the occupied-Crimean Bridge in an overnight drone attack.
- Fuel sales in occupied Crimea stopped as Ukraine targeted oil facilities.
- Kyiv's attacks on supply routes caused fuel shortages and rationing in Russian-occupied territories.
Still unconfirmed:
- Russia is preparing a new massive strike.
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Zelenskyy Calls Massive Moscow Drone Strikes a "Just Response"
confidence 95%Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on the Moscow region, hitting an oil refinery for the second time in one week. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the operation as a "just response" to Russian attacks. The strikes targeted the capital's refinery and other locations.
What's confirmed:
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the drone strikes on Moscow as a "just response" to Russian attacks.
- Ukrainian drones hit a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in one week.
- The operation targeted the Moscow region and its oil refinery.
Still unconfirmed:
- New mid-range drones are disrupting southern supply lines to derail a Russian summer offensive.
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Zelenskyy defends Moscow refinery strike as justified response
confidence 100%Ukraine launched drone strikes against a Moscow oil refinery and targets in Rostov and occupied territories. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the operation was a justified response to Russian assaults. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called it one of the most serious attacks since the war began.
What's confirmed:
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the drone strike on a Moscow oil refinery a justified response to Russian assaults.
- Ukraine targeted a Moscow oil refinery as well as sites in Rostov and occupied territories.
- Mayor Sergei Sobyanin described the drone attack as one of the most serious since the start of the war.
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Zelenskyy labels Moscow oil refinery strike a justified response
confidence 95%President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described a drone strike on a Moscow oil refinery as a justified response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. This operation was part of a broader campaign targeting Russian oil and gas infrastructure. Zelenskyy warned that Moscow will burn if Putin does not end the war.
What's confirmed:
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the drone strike on the Moscow oil refinery a justified response to Russian attacks.
- Ukraine has increased its strike campaign against Russian oil and gas infrastructure since the start of the year.
- Long-range drones and missiles hit targets in the Rostov and Moscow regions.
Still unconfirmed:
- The strike on the Moscow oil refinery was the second such attack in one week.
- Zelenskyy stated that Moscow will burn if Putin continues the war.
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Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Offensive on Moscow in Two Years
confidence 90%Ukrainian drones struck a key oil refinery located about 9 miles from the Kremlin, causing massive fires. The operation disrupted commercial flights in Moscow. Ukraine described the action as a justified response to Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes on Kyiv.
What's confirmed:
- Ukrainian drones damaged a key oil refinery in Moscow and caused fires.
- The Moscow Oil Refinery is located about 9 miles from the Kremlin.
- The drone attack disrupted commercial flights in Moscow.
- The operation occurred after Russia targeted Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones.
Still unconfirmed:
- This was the largest drone offensive on Moscow of the full-scale war.
- Ukrainian strikes are inflicting pain deep inside Russia.
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Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery in 'just response' to Russian attacks
confidence 92%Ukraine has hit a major oil refinery in Moscow with drones, described as retaliation for Russian strikes. The attack occurred amid Zelensky’s G7 summit participation. Moscow’s air defenses were breached, marking a rare direct strike on the capital. Ukraine’s president framed it as a necessary pressure tactic.
What's confirmed:
- A Ukrainian drone strike damaged a major oil refinery in Moscow, confirmed by local authorities and Ukrainian officials.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky called the attack a 'just response' to Russian strikes, emphasizing Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons to pressure Russia.
- The strike occurred as Zelensky attended the G7 summit in France, where he met with world leaders including Trump and Macron.
- Ukrainian drones breached Moscow’s recently strengthened air defenses, marking a rare direct hit on the Russian capital.
Still unconfirmed:
- The attack was timed to coincide with the G7 summit as a symbolic message to Western leaders.
- Russia’s cathedral attack referenced by Ukraine as justification for the strike remains unconfirmed in detail.
- Belarus’s stated non-aggression stance toward Ukraine may be linked to broader regional tensions but lacks direct connection to the Moscow strike.