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Defense NewsNews report · Jun 18, 4:38 PM
Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major drone attack on Russian capital
Ukrainian drones hit the Russian capital’s oil refinery for the second time this week.
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Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major drone attack on Russian capital
Ukrainian drones hit the Russian capital’s oil refinery for the second time this week.
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What happened Ukrainian drones hit the Russian capital’s oil refinery for the second time this week.
The headline split The left frames it as "Fiery attack on Russian oil refinery ‘fully justified’: Zelensky". The right frames it as "Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery in war’s largest drone attack".
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Left / center-leftFiery attack on Russian oil refinery ‘fully justified’: Zelensky
The Age (Australia) · Center-left · News report
CenterUkraine hits Moscow refinery in major drone attack on Russian capital
Defense News · Center · News report
Right / center-rightUkraine strikes Moscow oil refinery in war’s largest drone attack
OAN · Right · News report
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OANNews report · Jun 18, 6:35 PM
Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery in war’s largest drone attack
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Ukraine has launched its largest attack on Russia since the beginning of the two countries’ years-long conflict, bringing the war to Moscow with nearly 200 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Jun 18, 6:21 PM
Fiery attack on Russian oil refinery ‘fully justified’: Zelensky
A Ukrainian drone strike on a Moscow oil depot spread flames and black smoke throughout the facility, inflicting economic pain on the Kremlin.
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The Age (Australia)News report · Jun 18, 6:21 PM
Fiery attack on Russian oil refinery ‘fully justified’: Zelensky
A Ukrainian drone strike on a Moscow oil depot spread flames and black smoke throughout the facility, inflicting economic pain on the Kremlin.
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The IndependentNews report · Jun 18, 6:11 PM
Ukraine sends Moscow oil refinery up in flames with largest drone attack on city in two years
President Volodymyr Zelensky calls strike a ‘fully justified response to Russian strikes on our cities and communities’
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Kyiv IndependentNews report · Jun 18, 5:54 PM
Ukraine war latest: Black smoke rises over Moscow as Ukrainian drones strike refinery in Russian capital
Key developments on June 18: Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow since start of Russia's full-scale invasion, hits oil refinery European Council explores opening communication c...
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Irish TimesNews report · Jun 18, 5:31 PM
‘If Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn’: Zelenskiy issues threat as Kyiv strikes Russia
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Long-range drone attack leaves oil refinery on fire and forces evacuation of Russia’s biggest airport
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The HinduNews report · Jun 18, 5:23 PM
Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery, disrupting commercial flights in major drone attack
The attack comes as President Vladimir Putin is in Kazan, 700 km east of Moscow, hosting leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as Russia seeks to bolster business and other...
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MediaiteNews report · Jun 18, 5:18 PM
Stunning Video Shows Moscow Oil Refinery Roof Blasted into the Air After Ukrainian Drone Strikes
Stunning photos and video from Moscow showed multiple oil refineries on fire from Ukrainian drone strikes — including one that literally had the roof blown off. The post Stunning Video Show...
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The Hill - PolicyNews report · Jun 18, 4:53 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 smoke over the capital and disrupting hundreds of flights at its airports in on...
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Daily Sabah (Turkey)News report · Jun 18, 4:47 PM
EU seeks direct channel with Russia to avoid exclusion from Ukraine talks
The European Union has taken tentative steps to establish direct communication with Moscow as officials seek to ensure the bloc has a seat at the table in any future negotiations a...
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Courthouse NewsNews report · Jun 18, 4:45 PM
Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze in biggest attack in years
"If Ukraine is going to burn, your Moscow will burn too," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
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InstapunditOpinion · Jun 18, 4:45 PM
NOT EVEN MOSCOW IS SAFE: Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery in large-scale drone attack, with Zelen
Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery in large-scale drone attack, with Zelenskyy saying it’s ‘time the war ended.’ Ukraine launched hundreds of drones on Thursday targeting more than a dozen...
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Military TimesNews report · Jun 18, 4:38 PM
Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major drone attack on Russian capital
Ukrainian drones hit the Russian capital’s oil refinery for the second time this week.
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Daily MailNews report · Jun 18, 4:38 PM
Moscow 'will burn' even more, vows Zelensky as city 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
CNA SingaporeNews report · Jun 18, 4:38 PM
Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery
Ukrainian drones hit a Moscow oil refinery for the second time in three days, sparking a large fire near the Russian capital.
CenterMostly Factual
Dawn PakistanNews report · Jun 18, 4:35 PM
Ukraine sets Moscow refinery ablaze in biggest attack in years
Ukraine on Thursday launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, sparking fires, hitting a major oil refinery and forcing evacuations at the country’s largest airport. Russia vowed...
CenterHigh
Straight Arrow NewsNews report · Jun 18, 4:30 PM
Ukraine hits Moscow refinery, warns Russia: ‘Moscow will burn’
Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow, setting an oil refinery ablaze and temporarily closing the capital’s airports.
Center-rightMostly Factual
Fox News WorldNews report · Jun 18, 4:14 PM
'Pure hell' in Moscow as Ukrainian drones strike major refinery supplying capital's fuel market
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow, striking a major oil refinery and sending thick black smoke over parts of the Russian capital.
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NPRNews report · Jun 18, 4:12 PM
Ukraine hits a Moscow oil refinery and other sites in a large-scale drone attack
Ukraine launched a new wave of drone attacks on Russia early Thursday, amounting to one of the largest attacks on the Russian capital since the Kremlin ordered the invasion of Ukraine more...
Center-leftMostly Factual
New York Times WorldNews report · Jun 18, 4:11 PM
Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Drone Attack
The attack, which shut down the capital’s airports for several hours, was part of an escalating campaign to bring the conflict home to Russians.
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