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War & Conflict22h 45m ago

Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil tank in Moscow, a residential building in Zhukovsky, and temporarily halted flights from four Moscow airports, with Russian air defenses reportedly downing 555 drones across the country.

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Moscow, Zhukovsky

Who
Ukraine (drones), Russia (targets, air defenses), Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, Russian Defense Ministry
What
Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil tank in Moscow, a residential building in Zhukovsky, and temporarily halted flights from four Moscow airports, with Russian air defenses reportedly downing 555 drones across the country.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 22h 45m ago
Where
Moscow, Zhukovsky ·
Why
Ukraine aims to cripple Russia's oil industry, send a message to Russian civilians, and respond to strikes on Kyiv.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The attacks demonstrate Ukraine's evolving long-range drone capabilities, impacting Russian infrastructure and civilian life, and prompting a Russian pledge for harsher counteraction.

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    Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil tank in Moscow, a residential building in Zhukovsky, and temporarily halted flights from four Moscow airports, with Russian air defenses reportedly downing 555 drones across the country.

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