Kremlin confirms Moscow refinery strike as air war intensifies

A fire erupted at a Moscow oil refinery on Thursday following a significant Ukrainian drone strike, marking a rare security breach near the capital. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the incident on Friday, confirming that authorities are currently working to mitigate the damage caused by the aerial assault.

Editorial·June 19, 2026·reads: 661

Kremlin confirms Moscow refinery strike as air war intensifies

When asked if President Vladimir Putin had reviewed footage of the burning facility, Peskov directed reporters to examine the destruction within Ukrainian cities currently targeted by Russian forces. He emphasized that Moscow's own campaign of strikes against Ukraine would continue unabated despite the breach of regional defenses.