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IN PHOTOS | Moscow under massive attack: Russia shoots down 180 Ukrainian drones

Updated On: 18 June, 2026 06:55 PM IST | Divya Nair

Russian air defence forces successfully intercepted and destroyed approximately 180 Ukrainian drones during a massive overnight attack on Moscow. The capital witnessed its largest drone assault in the past two years, with several drones also targeting an oil refinery in the Kapotnya district. PICS/AFP

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People are seen outside a shopping mall as black smoke rises from the area of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft's Moscow oil refinery on the south-eastern outskirts of Moscow on Thursday. PIC/AFP
People are seen outside a shopping mall as black smoke rises from the area of the Russian oil producer Gazprom Neft's Moscow oil refinery on the south-eastern outskirts of Moscow on Thursday. PIC/AFP
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Several drones also targeted an oil refinery in the Kapotnya district. The mayor said authorities are dealing with the aftermath of the attack

Several drones also targeted an oil refinery in the Kapotnya district. The mayor said authorities are dealing with the aftermath of the attack

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In view of the attack, Moscow temporarily closed several airports, with aviation operations placed under special control of the Ministry of Transport and the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya)

In view of the attack, Moscow temporarily closed several airports, with aviation operations placed under special control of the Ministry of Transport and the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya)

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Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov informed that 16 people, including two children aged 10 and three, were injured in the drone attacks

Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov informed that 16 people, including two children aged 10 and three, were injured in the drone attacks

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"All emergency and operational services are working in an enhanced mode and are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of residents. All victims are receiving the necessary medical care and are under constant medical supervision. We are in contact with their families and will provide all necessary support to everyone affected by this attack," he added

"All emergency and operational services are working in an enhanced mode and are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of residents. All victims are receiving the necessary medical care and are under constant medical supervision. We are in contact with their families and will provide all necessary support to everyone affected by this attack," he added

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Earlier this month, Russian air defence forces had shot down 144 Ukrainian drones over the Leningrad region, with no major damage reported.

Earlier this month, Russian air defence forces had shot down 144 Ukrainian drones over the Leningrad region, with no major damage reported.

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