Ukraine hits a Moscow oil refinery and other sites in a large-scale drone attack
The country’s busiest — Sheremetyevo — announced it had evacuated passengers to “safe locations” during the barrage, before it re-opened at around 11am (0800…
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Zelensky said between 9 and 11 countries were expected to support new defense initiatives, including additional air defense systems, Patriot batteries and anti-ballistic missiles. Russian officials said 137 drones were intercepted during the three-hour attack, though several reached key targets. The attack occurred during Russia’s mass overnight assault on Kyiv on June 15, when drones damaged five heritage sites and nearly caused catastrophic destruction to one of Ukraine’s most important cultural landmarks.
Furthermore, Key Takeaways from the ISW : Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale strike against Russia on the night of June 17 to 18, heavily targeting Moscow City and striking the Moscow Oil Refinery for the second time in two days. ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 18, 2026. Russian forces launched seven Iskander-M ballistic missiles/S-400 air defense missiles and 239 drones against Ukraine overnight.
In addition, Other Topics of Interest Frontline Prayer Breakfast Held in Dnipro Nearly 400 participants from ten frontline regions gathered in Dnipro for the city’s first prayer breakfast, adapting a US tradition to pray for Ukraine’s defenders and a peaceful future. JOIN US ON TELEGRAM Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . “You can see that despite the three rings of air defense around Moscow, we said we would reach them,” Zelensky said.
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Zelensky said between 9 and 11 countries were expected to support new defense initiatives, including additional air defense systems, Patriot batteries and anti-ballistic missiles.
according to Kyiv PostRussian officials said 137 drones were intercepted during the three-hour attack, though several reached key targets.
according to Kyiv PostThe attack occurred during Russia’s mass overnight assault on Kyiv on June 15, when drones damaged five heritage sites and nearly caused catastrophic destruction to one of Ukraine’s most important cultural landmarks.
according to Kyiv PostKey Takeaways from the ISW : Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale strike against Russia on the night of June 17 to 18, heavily targeting Moscow City and striking the Moscow Oil Refinery for the second time in two days.
according to Kyiv PostISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 18, 2026.
according to Kyiv PostRussian forces launched seven Iskander-M ballistic missiles/S-400 air defense missiles and 239 drones against Ukraine overnight.
according to Kyiv PostOther Topics of Interest Frontline Prayer Breakfast Held in Dnipro Nearly 400 participants from ten frontline regions gathered in Dnipro for the city’s first prayer breakfast, adapting a US tradition to pray for Ukraine’s defenders and a peaceful future.
according to Kyiv PostJOIN US ON TELEGRAM Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . “You can see that despite the three rings of air defense around Moscow, we said we would reach them,” Zelensky said.
according to Kyiv Post‘If Ukraine Burns, Moscow Will Burn’: Zelensky Links Moscow Strike to Lavra Attack.
according to Kyiv PostPresident Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called Kyiv’s latest large-scale drone strike on Moscow a justified response to Russian attacks, warning that Moscow could face more consequences if the Kremlin refuses to end the war.
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Monday, June 22
Ukraine escalates Crimea attacks, creating a new pressure point for Russia
Reliability 81 · very high14 sources10 independent voices10 countries · 2 languagesCross-blocFraming differs3 disputedblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedUkraine strikes electronics plant in Voronezh
Reliability 81 · very high8 sources6 independent voices6 countries · 2 languagesCross-blocrewrites detectedRussian-held Crimea halts civilian gasoline sales as Ukraine attacks fuel supplies
Reliability 72 · high7 sources7 independent voices6 countries · 1 languagesdisputedblind spot · Right sideUkraine says it hit a missile electronics plant in western Russia
Reliability 82 · very high6 sources6 independent voices5 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocFraming differsblind spot · Left side
Sunday, June 21
Russia-Occupied Crimea halts fuel sales after Ukrainian attacks
Reliability 78 · high14 sources12 independent voices10 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedUkraine gives Belarus an ultimatum over Russian drone equipment
Reliability 75 · high12 sources7 independent voices7 countries · 2 languagesFraming differsdisputedblind spot · Right siderewrites detectedUkraine war briefing: Drones strike Russia’s Tyumen oil refinery 2,000km away, says Zelensky
Reliability 76 · high7 sources5 independent voices5 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedZelensky returns Polish honor after president revokes it in history dispute
Reliability 77 · high6 sources4 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Right siderewrites detected
Saturday, June 20
Ukraine issues a bombshell threat to go to war with ANOTHER country as soon as next week
Reliability 73 · high5 sources5 independent voices3 countries · 1 languages
Thursday, June 18
Ukraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow
Reliability 100 · very high14 sources6 independent voicesrewrites detected