‘Oil rain’ falling as Moscow refinery burns

A fire at the Moscow oil refinery after a Ukrainian drone attack has led to what residents describe as “oil rain” falling across the surrounding area.

Residents of Zheleznodorozhny, east of Moscow, posted photographs showing a black film left on surfaces after rain mixed with petroleum combustion byproducts.

In Lyubertsy, to the southeast, residents also reported a strong smell of burning. ...