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Sky closed over Moscow multiple nights in row as Ukraine resumes refinery strikes

Ukrainian drone strikes forced the closure of all four major Moscow airports overnight and sparked fires at oil facilities in St. Petersburg, marking one of the largest aerial campaigns by Kyiv this year. The wave of drone attacks caused dozens of flight cancellations in the Russian capital and left thousands of residents in St. Petersburg without power. Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency announced restrictions at three of Moscow's four major airports, while aviation operations remain under special monitoring. The assaults also struck an Ozon warehouse and a VKontakte data center in St. Petersburg.

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  • ✓ Ukrainian drones forced the closure of all four Moscow airports overnight and cancelled dozens of flights.
  • ✓ A large Ukrainian drone attack struck oil facilities, an Ozon warehouse, and a VKontakte data center in St. Petersburg.
  • ✓ Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency announced restrictions at three of Moscow's four major airports.
  • ✓ Thousands of Russians were left without power following the attack in St. Petersburg.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 19 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~3 min

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Ukraine launched a massive drone campaign exceeding 1,000 drones, targeting oil facilities in St. Petersburg and grounding flights across Moscow for multiple consecutive nights.

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  1. Ukraine Strikes Russian Refineries and Ground Moscow Airports

    Ukrainian drone strikes forced the closure of all four major Moscow airports overnight and sparked fires at oil facilities in St. Petersburg, marking one of the largest aerial campaigns by Kyiv this year. The wave of drone attacks caused dozens of flight cancellations in the Russian capital and left thousands of residents in St. Petersburg without power. Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency announced restrictions at three of Moscow's four major airports, while aviation operations remain under special monitoring. The assaults also struck an Ozon warehouse and a VKontakte data center in St. Petersburg.

    Why it matters

    The renewed drone campaign demonstrates Kyiv's continued reach deep into Russian territory despite regional air defense measures. Aviation disruptions around Moscow have persisted across multiple consecutive nights as authorities grapple with incoming unmanned aerial vehicles. These strikes highlight the ongoing vulnerability of Russian energy infrastructure and logistics hubs.

    What is confirmed

    • Ukrainian drones forced the closure of all four Moscow airports overnight and cancelled dozens of flights.
    • A large Ukrainian drone attack struck oil facilities, an Ozon warehouse, and a VKontakte data center in St. Petersburg.
    • Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency announced restrictions at three of Moscow's four major airports.
    • Thousands of Russians were left without power following the attack in St. Petersburg.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planned to carry out attacks against Iranian nuclear and regime facilities earlier this month, but was stopped by US President Donald Trump ahead of the US midterm elections.

    What to watch next

    • Further announcements from Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency regarding the duration of Moscow airport closures
    • Additional assessments of damage to St. Petersburg oil and energy infrastructure
    • Developments in Ukraine's drone deployment scale and potential impacts on regional energy markets
    Sources used for this update (20)
    1. Euronews.com — Ukrainian drones force closure of all four Moscow airports overnight, cancelling dozens of flights
    2. Kyiv Post — Ukraine Plans More Powerful Drone Campaign to Paralyze Russian Airports – The Atlantic
    3. The Kyiv Independent — Sky closed over Moscow multiple nights in row as Ukraine resumes refinery strikes
    4. trailmix.cc — With friends Like US, who needs enemies? – Trail Mix
    5. Ukrinform — Drone attacks on Moscow continue since last night
    6. The Kyiv Independent — Flames, explosions reported amid large Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg
    7. Ukrinform — Drones strike oil facilities, Ozon warehouse and VKontakte data center in St. Petersburg
    8. Українські Національні Новини (УНН) — Mass drone attack on St. Petersburg: Ozon warehouse attacked, thousands of Russians left without power
    9. AP News — Blaze at St Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia
    10. Al Jazeera — Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s St Petersburg kills 1, hits energy sites
    11. CNN — Ukraine defies Trump and launches one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia this year
    12. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Ukraine targets Russia with more than 1,000 drones, striking oil terminal in St. Petersburg
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