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War & Conflict4h 51m ago

A Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow's Kapotnya refinery was followed by reports of dark, oily drizzle across nearby districts.

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Moscow, Russia

Who
Ukrainian forces, Moscow residents, Moscow authorities
What
A Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow's Kapotnya refinery was followed by reports of dark, oily drizzle across nearby districts.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:24:22 GMT · 4h 51m ago
Where
Moscow, Russia ·
Why
The drone attack ignited large fires at the Kapotnya oil refinery, sending thick black smoke into the atmosphere which then mixed with precipitation.
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The strike disrupted energy infrastructure, as the Kapotnya refinery reportedly supplies 40% of Moscow's petrol and 50% of its diesel fuel, and caused environmental contamination with potential health concerns for residents.

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    A Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow's Kapotnya refinery was followed by reports of dark, oily drizzle across nearby districts.
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    A Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow's Kapotnya refinery was followed by reports of dark, oily drizzle across nearby districts, a phenomenon known as black rain.
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