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Drone strike hits Moscow oil refinery

newsMay 17, 2026382,727

A large drone strike hit the Kapotnya oil refinery in Moscow, sparking multiple fires and visible impacts across the facility. Video and eyewitness accounts show burning storage tanks, damaged infrastructure, and heavy smoke drifting over nearby neighborhoods as emergency crews responded. Authorities have not published casualty counts or a damage estimate, and investigations are underway to determine the attacker and launch point. Because the Kapotnya refinery is a key fuel-processing hub for Moscow, the attack threatens urban energy supplies and raises the risk of broader security escalation.

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