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Explosion at an oil refinery in Moscow after drone attack, thick black smoke over residential buildings

Drone Attack on Moscow: Explosions at Refinery and Russian Market Crash

Incidents 06/18/2026, 14:43

🔥 A massive drone attack on Moscow led to a fire at the Kapotnya refinery and the cancellation of 500 flights. The Russian market crashed: shares of "Rosneft", "Gazprom", and "Lukoil" plummeted amid threats to infrastructure. Zelenskyy called the strike a response to Russian attacks.

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Russian EMERCOM firefighters battling a massive fire at a Moscow oil refinery following an attack

Massive Strike on Moscow: Fire at Oil Refinery, Airport Closures, and Zelenskyy's Response

Incidents 06/18/2026, 13:40

On the night of June 18, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a powerful strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery and other targets in Russia. A massive fire broke out at the plant, and Moscow airports were closed under "Plan Carpet." Zelenskyy stated: "It is time to end this war" 🔥✈️🇺🇦

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Ukrainian police special forces near a burning car during an operation in Ternopil

Drama in Ternopil: Armed man barricades himself in an apartment with a woman — special forces conduct operation

Incidents 06/18/2026, 13:37

In Ternopil, special forces conducted a special operation to rescue a woman held hostage by an armed man in an apartment. The conflict lasted since night, but thanks to negotiators, no one was harmed. 🚓🔫

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Massive fire at the Kapotnya refinery with thick black smoke, aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow

Moscow in Flames: Unprecedented Ukrainian Drone Attack and Fire at the Kapotnya Refinery

Incidents 06/18/2026, 13:12

Moscow and the region suffered the largest attack by Ukrainian drones in the entire war. 🔥 The refinery in Kapotnya was hit, airports are closed, and the city is shrouded in smoke. Zelenskyy called this a just response to strikes on Ukraine. 🇺🇦✈️

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Firefighter in protective gear rolling up a hose after extinguishing fires caused by night attack on Poltava region

Night attack on Poltava region: strikes on residential buildings, energy sector and casualties

Incidents 06/18/2026, 12:58

On the night of June 18, Russian drones attacked the Poltava region: residential buildings, warehouses, and energy facilities were damaged. One person was hospitalized, and thousands of residents were left without power. Emergency service teams are already on the scene, and restoration work is underway. 🚨⚡️🏚️

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Russian EMERCOM firefighter extinguishing a fire at an oil refinery after a drone attack

Massive Drone Attack on Moscow: Fires at Refinery and Damage in the Capital

Incidents 06/18/2026, 12:24

🚨 Moscow under attack: a massive drone assault led to a major fire at the refinery in Kapotnya and building damage. Mayor Sobyanin reported 33 UAVs shot down, but the plant's operations have been halted. 🔥🇷🇺

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Russian emergency responder extinguishing fire at Guково oil depot after drone attack

Drone Attack on Russia: Fire at Oil Depot in Gukovo and Air Alert over Moscow

Incidents 06/18/2026, 12:17

On the night of June 18, drones attacked Russia: a strategic oil depot caught fire in Gukovo, Rostov region, while air defense shot down 15 unmanned aerial vehicles over Moscow. The attacks exacerbate the fuel crisis in the Russian Federation and cause billions of dollars in losses to the economy. 🚒🔥🇷🇺

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Smartavia aircraft performs emergency landing in Sochi airport after distress signal over Black Sea

Distress signal over the Black Sea: Smartavia plane makes emergency landing in Sochi

Incidents 06/17/2026, 23:55

A Smartavia flight from Sochi to Arkhangelsk sent a distress signal over the Black Sea and disappeared from radars. The cause was an engine failure, but the crew made a successful landing in Sochi. No one was injured ✈️🚨

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Abandoned S-300 air defense systems on an open field, symbolizing the depletion of Russia's air defense reserves

Air Defense Crisis: Russia Exhausts S-300 Stocks and Loses Control of the Skies

Incidents 06/17/2026, 23:07

Russia exhausts S-300 missile stocks: anti-aircraft missiles are spent on strikes against Ukraine and cheap drones. Sanctions and air defense losses open the way for deep attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on Russia's rear areas 🇺🇦🚀🛡️

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Column of ambulances in Kyiv during an air raid alarm. Medical workers in red uniforms run to the scene, illustrating how medicine operates under fire.

Ambulance under fire: how Kyiv's medical system works during attacks and why the hospital director was fired

Incidents 06/17/2026, 21:59

KCCA responds to criticism of ambulance work in Kyiv: statistics on thousands of trips during attacks are published, and the director of the emergency hospital is fired for violations. 🚑🇺🇦 Medical personnel continue to work under fire, saving civilians and military personnel.

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Warning road sign indicating roadworks on Hostomel Highway in Kyiv, symbolizing partial traffic restrictions starting June 18

Hostomel Highway in Kyiv: Partial Traffic Restrictions from June 18

Incidents 06/17/2026, 21:42

Asphalt repair will begin on Hostomel Highway in Kyiv from June 18. Drivers are warned of partial traffic restrictions in the Sviatoshyn district. 🚧🚗 Plan your routes in advance!

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Cyclist rides on a wet sidewalk in the rain in Ukraine, illustrating the storm warning for June 18

Storm warning: rain and strong winds expected in Ukraine on June 18

Incidents 06/17/2026, 14:48

Changeable weather with rain and winds up to 12 m/s is expected in Ukraine on June 18. Meteorologists warn of significant precipitation in the south and thunderstorms in the north-east. 🌧️🌬️

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Aftermath of Russian drone attack on Nova Poshta sorting terminal in Sumy: destroyed roof, burnt structures, and firefighters at the scene

Blow to logistics: Russian drones attack Nova Poshta sorting terminal in Sumy

Incidents 06/17/2026, 13:25

Russian drones struck the Nova Poshta sorting terminal in Sumy twice. 🔥 Roof and equipment destroyed, 13,000 parcels worth 42 million hryvnias at risk. The company promises to compensate customers for the damage. 📦🚫

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Burnt wreckage of Su-24M aircraft after crash in Khmelnytskyi region, visible remains of fuselage with identification marks

Su-24M Crash in Khmelnytskyi Region: Two Pilots Killed, Investigation Launched

Incidents 06/17/2026, 12:39

A Su-24M military bomber crashed in the Khmelnytskyi region during a training flight. Two pilots — a Major and a Senior Lieutenant — were killed. The Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into flight rule violations, and the flight recorder is being decoded. ✈️🚨

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Firefighters extinguish the aftermath of a drone attack on the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, damaged golden domes are visible

Strike on a Holy Site: Footage of Drone Attack on the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

Incidents 06/17/2026, 12:07

🔥 A Russian drone struck the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra — footage of the attack moment has been released. The church is engulfed in flames, frescoes and the iconostasis are damaged. Holy relics are being evacuated, the complex is closed. 🇺🇦 #Kyiv #Lavra #Attack

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Ukrainian police officers in high-visibility vests inspecting a driver’s documents, illustrating stricter enforcement and fines up to 51,000 UAH in 2026

Fines of 51,000 UAH and vehicle confiscation: the harshest penalties for drivers in 2026

Incidents 06/17/2026, 11:29

Fines of 51,000 UAH and vehicle confiscation: the harshest penalties for drivers in 2026 🚨 Lawyer Anna Ryabukha revealed the details of the most severe sanctions in Ukraine. Systematic drunk driving threatens not only a huge fine but also the loss of driving rights for 10 years. Find out what else can lead to the loss of a vehicle and freedom of movement. 🚗💸

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Massive fire engulfs building in Zaporizhzhia after Russian strike on June 16 — flames visible on roof, smoke, and people near entrance

Fire in Zaporizhzhia: casualties and destruction after Russian strike on June 16

Incidents 06/17/2026, 00:11

On the evening of June 16, Russia struck Zaporizhzhia: one person died and three were injured as a result of the attack. 🔥 A residential building and a shopping center were caught in the fire. This is part of a wave of strikes on civilian infrastructure which, according to the UN, led to a record number of casualties in May 2026. 🇺🇦

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Firefighter in protective helmet and gear talking on the phone against the backdrop of a smoky industrial site, where another firefighter is extinguishing a fire with a hose.

Strike on the 'Heart' of Moscow: Consequences of the Attack on the Moscow Refinery and Shutdown of the Largest Fuel Hub

Incidents 06/16/2026, 21:05

On the night of June 16, a powerful strike hit the Moscow Oil Refinery, damaging the primary processing unit. Despite authorities' claims that the plant remains operational, Reuters sources report a complete production shutdown. This is already the 16th major refinery hit during the campaign to destroy Russia's fuel and energy complex. 🚨🔥⛽

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