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Ukraine escalates drone attacks on Moscow oil refinery amid ongoing conflict

Ukraine has intensified its drone attacks on Russian territory, targeting an oil refinery in Moscow's Kapotnya District and causing significant damage. This escalation follows Russia's continued missile strikes on Kyiv. The attacks have led to a fuel crisis in Russia, with reports indicating the country is set to import fuel by sea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking international support for a peace deal amidst these exchanges. AI

RANK_REASON Exchange of drone and missile strikes between two nations, impacting energy infrastructure and civilian areas. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.1]

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Ukraine escalates drone attacks on Moscow oil refinery amid ongoing conflict

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Ukraine drone strike brings war to streets of Moscow: ‘this is the new reality’

    In the Moscow district of Maryino on Friday, shopkeeper Andrei Kondratyev braced for more Ukrainian attacks and possible petrol shortages, saying Russians needed to “get used to” a new reality. A day earlier, Kyiv set an oil refinery ablaze in the nearby Kapotnya area in its bigg…

  2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Drones hit Moscow oil refinery as Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes

    Ukrainian drones hit Moscow’s oil refinery for the second time this week while Russia fired missiles into Kyiv, as President Volodymyr Zelensky sought support from the US and Europe to reach a peace deal. Moscow downed over five dozen drones on Thursday, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin ‌sa…