Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery

Ukrainian forces conducted an overnight drone strike against an oil refinery located north of Moscow. This marks the second time this week that the facility has been targeted as part of the ongoing conflict. The strike resulted in visible black smoke rising from the Gazprom Neft site, highlighting the continued reach of Ukrainian long-range drone capabilities against critical Russian energy infrastructure.

Date: September 17, 2026

Location: Moscow Oblast, Russia

Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War

Category: infrastructure

Severity: HIGH

Source: Newswav

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