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CBS News WorldNews report · Jun 18, 11:59 AM
Ukraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."
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Ukraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."
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What happened Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn.".
The headline split The left frames it as "Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war". The right frames it as "Ukraine blows roof off Moscow oil refinery in one of biggest attacks on Russian soil for...".
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16 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftUkraine-Russia war latest: Putin officials threaten to escalate attacks after Moscow oil refinery blown up in Kyiv drone strike
The Independent · Center-left · News report
CenterUkraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow
CBS News World · Center · News report
Right / center-right'Moscow will burn', Zelensky vows as Russia's capital is blanketed in toxic smoke following huge Ukraine drone attack
Daily Mail · Center-right · News report
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The IndependentNews report · Jun 18, 2:14 PM
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin officials threaten to escalate attacks after Moscow oil refinery blown up in Kyiv drone strike
Moscow's mayor says around 180 drones heading for the Russian capital alone have been downed so far
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The New York TimesNews report · Jun 18, 1:50 PM
Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Drone Attack
The attack, which shut down the capital’s airports for several hours, appeared to be the biggest wave of strikes on the city since the start of the war.
CenterMostly Factual
Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jun 18, 1:24 PM
Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital
Ukraine struck a major Moscow oil refinery Thursday for a second time in a week, sending huge plumes of black…
Center-rightMixed
Daily MailNews report · Jun 18, 1:15 PM
'Moscow will burn', Zelensky vows as Russia's capital is blanketed in toxic smoke following huge Ukraine drone attack
Scores of drones targeted Moscow overnight, hitting the Russian capital's oil refinery for the second time this week.
CenterMostly Factual
EuronewsNews report · Jun 18, 1:11 PM
Moscow uses 'Russian Houses' in Africa to lure recruits into war in Ukraine, investigation shows
Ukrainian military intelligence has revealed that Russia's expanding network of "Russian Houses" functions as a recruitment pipeline for its war, luring young Africans with promises of educ...
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Irish TimesNews report · Jun 18, 1:03 PM
‘If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn’: Zelenskiy issues threat as Kyiv strikes Russia
Moscow responds to assault on oil refinery with missile attack on Kyiv
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The Guardian UKNews report · Jun 18, 12:54 PM
Moscow oil refinery struck in Ukraine’s biggest air raid on city since start of war
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Kyiv says attack, which also forced evacuation at Russia’s biggest airport, was in response to strike on historic monastery Europe live – latest updates Ukrainian drones have hit several lo...
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Atlantic CouncilThink tank/policy paper · Jun 18, 12:51 PM
Ukrainian drones are cutting Russian logistics and reshaping the battlefield
In recent months, Ukraine has dramatically expanded the use of mid-range drones to disrupt Russian logistics behind the front lines and shape the battlefield for future offensive operations...
CenterMostly Factual
The Straits TimesNews report · Jun 18, 12:44 PM
Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery
MOSCOW, June 18 - The blast was so powerful that the huge disc-shaped lid of an oil storage tank was launched into the sky over Moscow like a frisbee.
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GB NewsNews report · Jun 18, 12:43 PM
Ukraine blows roof off Moscow oil refinery in one of biggest attacks on Russian soil for years
attacksblowsroof
Ukraine today carried out one of the biggest attacks on Russia since the start of the war, blowing the roof off of an oil refinery and triggering chaos at the nation's busiest airport. Towe...
Center-leftMostly Factual
Business InsiderNews report · Jun 18, 12:34 PM
Ukrainian drones broke through 3 layers of Moscow air defenses to hit a key Russian oil hub, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine said last month that Russia had relocated a significant number of air defense systems to Moscow.
Center-rightMostly Factual
Washington Examiner - NewsNews report · Jun 18, 12:23 PM
Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack targeting oil infrastructure in Moscow
Ukraine launched a slew of aerial drones into Moscow, striking an oil refinery and disrupting air traffic in what appears to be the largest Ukrainian attack against Russia’s capital city. T...
Center-leftMostly Factual
The Journal (Ireland)News report · Jun 18, 12:15 PM
Massive explosion at Moscow oil refinery as Ukraine launches biggest drone attack in years
At least 17 people were wounded in the strikes, which also set a shopping centre and apartment building ablaze.
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Epoch Times WorldNews report · Jun 18, 12:12 PM
Ukraine Strikes Moscow Oil Refinery in Drone Attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it was a fully justified response to Russian attacks.
Center-leftMostly Factual
NDTVNews report · Jun 18, 11:17 AM
Video: Ukrainian Drone Hits Russian Refinery, Blows Tank Lid Off
According to Russian officials, Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Moscow in more than two years.
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