Moscow Oil Refinery Attacked by Drones

Drone attacks struck the Mozyr Oil Refinery in Moscow early Thursday morning, igniting a fire. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed the incident, stating that Russian air defenses intercepted several drones. He reported no serious damage or injuries.

The refinery, located approximately 11 kilometers from the Kremlin, experienced an explosion. Videos posted on social media platforms depicted smoke plumes rising from the facility. Emergency services responded to the scene.

Air traffic at Vnukovo International Airport, southwest of Moscow, temporarily ceased during the attack. The airport later resumed full operations. Russian authorities characterized the drone activity as a terrorist act by Ukraine, a claim Ukraine has not officially confirmed.

Ukraine has previously used drones to target infrastructure within Russian territory, including facilities in regions bordering Ukraine. However, attacks directly within Moscow's city limits remain less frequent.

The incident follows earlier drone attacks in other Russian areas. Reports indicated a drone strike on a police car in Pochep, in the Bryansk region, though no injuries occurred. Another drone reportedly engaged a military recruitment office in Novgorod, causing no significant damage or casualties.