Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the start of the war, targeting a major oil refinery that supplies nearly one-third of the Russian capital's fuel needs. Massive explosions and towering plumes of black smoke were seen rising over southern Moscow as fires engulfed the strategic facility. The attack also disrupted air travel, forcing Moscow airports to suspend operations and triggering widespread flight cancellations. Kyiv described the strike as retaliation for recent Russian attacks, while reports suggest Russia may now look to import fuel from Asia amid growing supply concerns.  

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, the nearly 1000-year-old monastery complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Kyiv, was damaged and engulfed in flames following a massive Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital. According to Ukrainian authorities, Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones overnight, making it one of the largest barrages in recent months. Images from the scene showed firefighters battling flames around the historic Dormition Cathedral as explosions rocked the city. The monastery, famous for its underground caves, ancient churches and centuries-old religious relics, was placed on UNESCO's World Heritage in Danger list in 2023 due to threats posed by the ongoing war.