Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:28am on 18 Jun 2026,Thursday International
A Ukrainian drone strike hit Moscow’s Kapotnya oil refinery on June 18, triggering a major explosion and a large fire. Videos shared online showed the refinery’s tank lid being blown into the air while thick black smoke rose above the Russian capital. Russian officials said air defenses intercepted many drones during what was described as one of the largest attacks on Moscow since the war began. The refinery, a key fuel supplier for the city, was targeted for the second time this week. The strike caused disruptions, including temporary airport closures, as Ukraine continued its campaign against Russian energy infrastructure.
