Ukraine Targets Moscow for 4th Day, Damages Krasnodar Refinery in 330-Drone Assault
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Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 11
Ukraine Targets Moscow for 4th Day, Damages Krasnodar Refinery in 330-Drone Assault
3 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 11
Summary
At least 15 drones were intercepted near Moscow overnight, extending Ukrainian long-range attacks on the Russian capital to a fourth straight day; no casualties or damage were reported there.
Russia's Defense Ministry said it shot down 330 Ukrainian drones overall, while officials in Krasnodar Krai reported debris fires, damage to homes and an apartment building, and three injuries.
Ukraine said the strike also hit the Afipsky refinery south of Krasnodar, causing a fire at a facility previously attacked in February 2025 and March 2026.
The attacks disrupted air traffic, with temporary restrictions imposed at two Moscow airports and at airports in Sochi, Gelendzhik and Krasnodar.
Russia launched its own overnight barrage into Ukraine with two ballistic missiles and 221 drones; Kyiv said 195 drones were intercepted or suppressed, but strikes hit nine locations.
As Ukrainian drones stray into NATO territory, is Kyiv risking its Western support in a high-stakes gamble for battlefield advantage?
In the emerging 'compute war,' can Ukraine's reliance on Western tech outpace Russia's push for sovereign AI with China's assistance?
Ukraine’s 2026 Long-Range Attacks: Fuel Shortages, Economic Disruption, and Shifting War Dynamics in Russia
Overview
In June 2026, Ukraine escalated its drone and missile attacks deep inside Russian territory, targeting key military and industrial sites like the Afipsky oil refinery. This strategy aims to weaken Russia’s industrial capabilities and has led to widespread alerts, such as the 'drone hazard' warning across Krasnodar Krai. The attacks caused immediate disruptions to daily life, with Russian citizens directly affected—fuel deliveries in places like Sevastopol were halted, highlighting the real-time impact on infrastructure and essential services. Ukraine’s use of a diverse arsenal underscores its evolving approach to challenging Russia’s ability to sustain the war.