Second drone strike hits Moscow's largest refinery, triggering air-pollution fears

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Ukrainian drones struck Gazprom Neft's Kapotnya refinery in southeastern Moscow for the second time in three days, causing fires at multiple units including the tank farm; wind carried combustion byproducts across the Moscow region, prompting residents to stay indoors, wear protective gear, and limit outdoor activity as the blaze continued to burn.
- After Ukraine’s second drone strike in three days on Moscow’s largest oil refinery, Muscovites can expect the same air pollution that has plagued other targeted Russian cities Meduza
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- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 18, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Drone Attack The New York Times
- Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery BBC
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