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Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at Moscow and struck an oil refinery in the city
Hundreds of drones were launched overnight at Moscow, with Ukrainian forces striking an oil refinery that supplies about 40 percent of the capital's energy needs.
· Source: Srugim. Photo as published in the article
On the night between Saturday and Sunday, Ukraine, according to Russian authorities, launched about 1,600 drones at Russia, about 450 of them at Moscow, and struck an oil refinery in the Kapotnya district in southeastern the capital.
On the night between Saturday and Sunday (September 20), Ukraine launched a wide-scale drone attack at Russia. According to Russian authorities, about 1,600 drones were launched at various regions of the country, of which about 450 at the capital Moscow. According to their claims, two people were killed in the attacks and about 20 others were wounded.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the Ukrainian army struck an oil refinery in the Kapotnya district in southeastern Moscow. According to reports, the oil refinery is considered one of the central energy suppliers of Moscow and surrounding regions, and according to estimates, it supplies about 40 percent of Moscow's energy needs each year.
Zelensky said: 'Tonight's attack will significantly impact Moscow. One of the key facilities of the Russian oil industry and a logistics facility of the aggressor were struck.' According to him, 'These are assets worth billions of dollars, which sustain the war machine.'
According to reports, the attack comes against the backdrop of growing concern in Europe over the spread of fighting beyond the borders of Russia and Ukraine. In recent days, senior officials on the continent, including the prime ministers of Poland, France and the Netherlands, have warned that Moscow may escalate its military steps and attack NATO countries.
Source: Srugim
