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Russia threatens escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack

CNBC · Jun 19, 2026, 8:31 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale attack against Moscow on Wednesday evening and Thursday, heavily targeting a major oil refinery located on the south-eastern outskirts of the city.
  • Nearly 200 drones were reportedly used in the attack, marking Ukraine's biggest-ever air raid on Russia's capital.

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Russia has pledged to carry out frequent and "massive group strikes" against Ukraine shortly after Kyiv launched a barrage of drones on Moscow, triggering a huge explosion in one of the Russian capital's key oil refineries.

Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale attack against Moscow on Wednesday evening and Thursday, heavily targeting a major oil refinery located on the south-eastern outskirts of the city.

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