Ukrainian drone strike halts operations at Moscow oil refinery, sources say

Live updates

1. 1h ago

   Ukrainian Drone Strike Shuts Down Moscow Oil Refinery

   Ukrainian drones attacked a major oil refinery supplying the Moscow region, causing a fire and a total halt in operations. The strike is one of the largest drone offensives against Moscow during the war. Thick black smoke was reported over the capital.

   What's confirmed:

   • Ukrainian drones struck a major oil refinery in Moscow.
   • The attack caused a fire and halted operations at the facility.
   • The strike is one of the largest drone attacks on Moscow during the full-scale war.
   • Thick black smoke appeared over the capital following the strike.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Russian Defense Ministry intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones overnight across 12 Russian regions, Crimea, the Azov, and the Black Sea.
   • The refinery is the largest fuel supplier to the Moscow region.
   confidence 90%
2. 3d ago

   Ukrainian drone offensive shuts down Moscow oil refinery

   Ukrainian drones struck the Moscow oil refinery on June 18, causing a total shutdown of operations. The attack damaged the Euro+ combined oil refining unit at the Kapotnya facility. This operation is described as the largest drone offensive on Moscow during the full-scale war.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Moscow oil refinery completely shut down following Ukrainian drone strikes.
   • The attack occurred on June 18.
   • The drone offensive was the largest of the full-scale war to hit Moscow.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The attack damaged the Euro+ combined oil refining unit at the Kapotnya refinery.
   • Kyiv launched the strike in response to an attack on a historic monastery.
   • The raid forced evacuations at Russia's largest airport.
   confidence 80%
3. 7d ago

   Moscow Oil Refinery Suspends Operations After Massive Drone Strike

   Ukrainian drones struck a major Moscow oil refinery, causing large fires and black smoke over the city. The facility has suspended oil processing indefinitely. The attack disrupted hundreds of flights at local airports.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Moscow Oil Refinery suspended oil processing for an indefinite period.
   • The attack caused black smoke over the capital and disrupted hundreds of flights at airports.
   • The strike damaged one combined oil processing unit, three RVS-10000 oil storage tanks, and one RVS-30000 tank.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • This was the largest drone strike on Moscow since 2022.
   • The refinery was struck for a second time in one week.
   confidence 90%
4. 8d ago

   Ukrainian Drone Strike Shuts Down Kapotnya Oil Refinery

   A Ukrainian drone attack on Tuesday hit the Kapotnya oil refinery in Moscow. The facility is the region's largest fuel supplier and has stopped operations. The strike caused a major fire and disrupted hundreds of flights at local airports.

   What's confirmed:

   • President Volodymyr Zelensky described the strike as a "fully justified response to Russian strikes on our cities and communities"
   • The attack is part of a campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure to limit domestic fuel supply and export capacity

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Ukrainian attacks on refineries have doubled since the start of 2026
   • The strike significantly impacted fuel production
   confidence 90%
5. 8d ago

   Ukrainian Drone Strike Halts Operations at Kapotnya Oil Refinery

   Ukrainian drones struck the Kapotnya oil refinery in Moscow on Tuesday, causing a major fire. The facility is the largest fuel supplier for the Moscow region and has ceased operations. The attack disrupted hundreds of flights at Moscow airports.

   What's confirmed:

   • Ukrainian drones struck the Kapotnya oil refinery in Moscow on Tuesday.
   • The attack caused a major fire at the facility.
   • The strike disrupted hundreds of flights at airports in the capital.
   • This was the second major strike on a Moscow oil refinery in one week.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Two industry sources told Reuters that operations at the refinery have halted.
   • Zelenskyy stated that Moscow will burn unless Putin stops the war.
   • Ukraine has increased its strike campaign on Russian oil and gas infrastructure since the start of the year.
   confidence 90%
6. 9d ago

   Ukrainian drone strike shuts Moscow oil refinery, fires reported

   A Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow’s Kapotnya oil refinery triggered a fire and halted operations, marking the second major strike on the Russian capital this week. Russian air defenses reportedly downed dozens of drones, but the refinery—one of Moscow’s largest fuel suppliers—remains offline. The strike occurred as G7 leaders met, escalating tensions. Flights at Moscow airports were disrupted during the attack.

   What's confirmed:

   • A Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow’s Kapotnya oil refinery caused a fire and forced the facility to shut down operations completely.
   • Russian air defenses intercepted around 180 drones in the attack, with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stating dozens were downed.
   • The refinery is Moscow’s largest fuel supplier to the Moscow Oblast and has suspended all production following the incident.
   • The attack disrupted flights at all four Moscow airports, though no details on duration or cancellations were confirmed.
   • This is the second major drone strike on Moscow this week, following an earlier attack on the Russian capital.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Ukraine launched approximately 60 drones at the refinery, damaging 53% of its capacity (single-source claim).
   • The strike was a direct retaliation for Russia’s recent attack on a Ukrainian cathedral (single-source claim).
   • Industry sources suggest the shutdown is partial, though official reports confirm full suspension (discrepancy unresolved).
   confidence 93%