In photos: Moscow hit by the biggest attack since the start of the full-scale war — airports close, an oil refinery burns, and black smoke rises over the city
AI Summary
On June 18, 2026, Russia and Ukraine escalated military operations on the same day: Russia fired missiles into Kyiv while Ukraine deployed drones against Moscow's oil refinery for the second time in one week. These military strikes coincided with President Zelenskyy's engagement in peace discussions with U.S. President Trump and European leaders. Separately, the United Kingdom announced its largest financial penalty for violations of Russian sanctions imposed since the 2022 invasion.
Progressive: Progressive outlets highlight Ukraine's successful military action, emphasizing the destruction inflicted on Russian oil infrastructure through drone strikes.
Moderate: Centrist outlets frame the day's events as mutual military escalation between both sides, situating the strikes within the context of ongoing peace negotiation efforts.
Conservative: Conservative outlets lead with Russia's missile assault on Kyiv, characterizing it as primary aggression occurring concurrently with peace initiatives.
Moscow came under its largest drone attack since the start of the full-scale war overnight, with nearly 200 Ukrainian drones shot down on approach to the capital, according to Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.
Fires broke out at an oil refinery in the city’s southeast for the second consecutive day, while debris struck a shopping complex and damaged residential and commercial buildings in the surrounding region.
All four of Moscow’s airports were temporarily closed, delaying dozens of flights. ...
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