Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war
Kyiv says attack, which also forced evacuation at Russia’s biggest airport, was in response to strike on historic monastery
TL;DR
- Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow, hitting an oil refinery and causing disruptions at a major airport.
- Kyiv stated the attack was a response to Russia's earlier strike on a historic monastery in Kyiv.
- Russia announced plans for large-scale retaliatory strikes on Ukraine.
- The Kapotnya oil refinery, a key energy facility, was targeted, with reports of injuries.
- Ukraine is increasing its production of long-range strike weapons and drone capabilities.
- The UK announced further financial and military aid to Ukraine, including drones and air defense missiles.
- Kyiv is pursuing formal membership talks with the European Union and seeking further international support.