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Ukrainian drones kill two, hit fuel hub in one of biggest attacks on Moscow region, Russian war bloggers say
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian drones launched a major overnight attack on Moscow and its surrounding region, killing two people and hitting a large fuel depot, according to Russian military bloggers.
- Moscow authorities reported that over 650 Ukrainian drones were sent toward the capital, with most being intercepted; 185 drones were destroyed over the Moscow region, causing injuries and property damage.
- An oil storage tank at the Volodarskaya fuel facility, a key hub supplying diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel to Moscow and its airports, was reportedly hit, though official confirmation is pending.
- Ukraine has been targeting Russian oil infrastructure to cut off revenue streams financing the war, with previous attacks on Moscow’s oil refinery and other energy sites.
- Russian officials are working to restore services in affected areas, including villages near Domodedovo airport, following drone strikes that caused casualties and infrastructure damage.
