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Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- A Ukrainian drone attack hit an oil refinery in southeast Moscow, causing thick smoke and damage to shopping centers and residential buildings, with one child killed in the strikes.
- Despite the severity of the attack, many locals near the site continued their daily activities, reflecting a normalization of conflict-related disruptions in Moscow.
- Russian authorities have largely downplayed the incident in state media, emphasizing that Ukraine is suffering more damage than Russia in the ongoing conflict.
- President Putin did not publicly address the drone strikes, but his spokesman reiterated Russia's intent to continue military operations against Ukraine.
- The attacks on Russian infrastructure, including oil facilities, are increasing economic pressures, contributing to fuel shortages and rising prices in parts of Russia.
