The War in Ukraine
19th of June, 2026, at 3:56 PM
Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian Foreign Minister, stressed that Ukrainians are attacking Russia with their weapons
As the explosions reverberated and a huge dark cloud of smoke billowed over Russia's capital after a massive Ukrainian attack on Thursday, Kiev responded to last week's Russian attacks by striking Moscow, hitting a major refinery that processes more than 12 million tons of oil a year.
For example, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy pointed out that their "long-range sanctions" hit the refinery for the second time in one week. "This is a completely justified response to Russian attacks on our cities and communities and another important result of the work of our warriors against the facilities that maintain the Russian war machine", Zelenskyy pointed out, and thanked the defense and security forces for their coordinated efforts. "In recent days, all our partners have noticed the precision and effectiveness of our medium-range and long-range sanctions. It is time to end the war, and Russia must take the necessary steps in diplomacy", he asserted.
"Ukraine is not only attacking Russia. It is doing it with Ukrainian weapons. Putin's propaganda has always told the Russians that they are fighting against the whole 'collective West' and not only against Ukraine. This was supposed to cover up Putin's humiliation and explain why this war has lasted longer than the First World War - a war against a country that he said did not exist and should have collapsed years ago. But now it is especially significant that all 100 percent of the long-range strikes on Moscow and other Russian regions are carried out with stolen weapons. It will be very difficult for Russian propaganda to fit this into its lies", he added.
"Putin not only miscalculated when he attacked Ukraine. He made a historical mistake. With every month that he refuses to accept this and end this war, things will only get worse for him and his regime. At any moment Putin has a way out. He just needs to order his occupation forces to cease fire and stop the wars", the Ukrainian foreign minister said.
Flames and thick smoke over a refinery in Moscow
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Jutarnji listIndependentLeft2 days agoNew video circulating on social media suggests a significant incident occurred during a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, where a Russian anti-aircraft missile hit a key oil depot at the Kapotnya refinery. The footage shows a strong explosion lifting the tank's cover into the air. According to available information, the attack involved numerous Ukrainian drones targeting multiple sites in and around Moscow. Thick clouds of black smoke covered parts of the city, with residents watching in disbelief. The videos clearly show that it was Russian air defenses that caused the tank's lid to blow. A
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Večernji listIndependentLeft2 days agoThe article reports on a significant Ukrainian attack on Moscow, including a strike on an important oil refinery. Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski stated that the attacks were justified responses to Russian aggression and highlighted the effectiveness of Ukraine's medium-range and long-range strikes. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha issued a strong message to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the historical mistake made by Russia.
Bias read (Left): The article presents Ukraine's actions as justified responses to Russian aggression, using terms like 'historical mistake' and emphasizing the effectiveness of Ukrainian military capabilities. The framing supports Ukraine's position and criticizes Russia without providing balanced perspectives or nu
Official sources cited
- government Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski's statement
- government Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha's comments
Večernji listIndependentCenter3 days ago Ukraine deals Russia a blow: Moscow covered in thick smoke, airports closedRussian capital Moscow has been hit by one of the strongest Ukrainian drone attacks since the start of the war. According to Russian authorities, multiple strikes were recorded in Moscow and surrounding areas, injuring 17 people. The attacks caused fires at several locations, including the Kapotnya oil refinery southeast of Moscow, which was struck for the third time in recent months. Thick black smoke covered the city, leading to the temporary closure of all four Moscow airports and the cancellation or delay of hundreds of flights. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the attacks in
Bias read (Center): The article reports on an event with clear factual elements (injuries, infrastructure damage, closures), without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It includes statements from both Ukrainian and Russian officials, presenting the situation neutrally.
Official sources cited
- government Russian authorities
- government Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- government Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha
HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicCenter3 days agoA large-scale Ukrainian drone attack struck Moscow early Thursday, causing explosions and fires across multiple locations, including the Moscow oil refinery in Kapotnya. According to Russian authorities, dozens of drones were directed at the city, with the refinery being hit again within three days. Social media posts show footage of fires and smoke plumes, while Governor of Moscow Oblast Andrei Vorobyov reported damage to residential buildings in suburban areas.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about an attack without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It includes reports from Russian authorities and social media content, providing a balanced account of events without clear ideological framing.
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- government Russian Government Reports
- statement Social Media Posts
Index.hrIndependentCenter5 days agoThe largest oil refinery in Moscow has suspended operations after an attack by Ukrainian drones overnight, according to two anonymous sources. Ukraine has claimed responsibility for the attack, which caused a fire and damaged the main CDU-6 processing unit, accounting for approximately 53% of the refinery's total daily capacity of around 21,400 tons of crude oil. The refinery is expected to resume operations soon using a secondary unit with a daily capacity of 18,800 tons. Emergency services confirmed that the fire was extinguished and did not affect operations. Moscow's mayor acknowledged the
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- other Anonymous sources
- government Emergency services
N1 HrvatskaIndependentCenter5 days agoA Moscow oil refinery has suspended operations after an attack by Ukrainian drones, according to two anonymous sources. The attack caused a fire and damaged the main processing unit, CDU-6, which had a daily refining capacity of around 21,400 tons of crude oil—about 53% of the refinery's total capacity. Sources indicated that the refinery is expected to resume operations soon using a secondary unit with a daily capacity of 18,800 tons of crude oil. Emergency services previously stated that the fire at the refinery had been extinguished and did not affect operations. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyan'
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Telegram.hrIndependentCenter5 days agoA Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire and damaged the main processing unit at a Moscow oil refinery, leading to a temporary halt in operations. The refinery, owned by Gazpromneft, is expected to resume work using a secondary unit with reduced capacity. Emergency services reported the fire was extinguished and did not affect operations. The mayor of Moscow confirmed damage but provided no further details. Gazpromneft has not yet commented on the incident.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports on an event involving military action and infrastructure damage, which is inherently politically charged, but the tone remains neutral, focusing on verified details such as the cause of the停产,
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- other Anonymous Sources
- government Emergency Services
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tportalIndependentCenter5 days agoA Moscow oil refinery has suspended operations after an attack by Ukrainian drones on Tuesday, according to two anonymous sources. The attack caused a fire and damaged the main processing unit, CDU-6, which had a daily refining capacity of around 21,400 tons of crude oil—about 53% of the refinery’s total capacity. Emergency services reported that the fire was extinguished and did not affect operations. The refinery is expected to resume work soon using a secondary unit with a daily capacity of 18,800 tons. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed damage to the facility but provided no further细节.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a technical incident involving a refinery attack without taking a stance on the geopolitical conflict or assigning blame beyond citing Ukraine's claim of responsibility. It presents facts from multiple sources without overtly biased language.
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- other Anonymous sources
- government Emergency services
- government Sergei Sobyanin
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