Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a drone strike targeting an oil refinery in Moscow, marking one of the most significant attacks on the Russian capital’s energy infrastructure since the war began.
The incident highlights the growing ability of Ukrainian forces to strike deep inside Russian territory, reaching targets well beyond the front lines.
The strike comes amid a broader escalation in Ukrainian operations against Russian civilian and industrial infrastructure.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently accused Kyiv of intensifying attacks on civilian facilities, a claim that underscores the strategic shift in the conflict.
The attack on the Moscow refinery suggests that Russian energy assets, even those in the heart of the capital, are no longer considered safe from Ukrainian long-range drone strikes.
This development adds to the ongoing pressure on Russian energy exports and domestic fuel supplies.