During a major drone attack on Moscow, a Russian air defense missile reportedly missed its target, a Ukrainian drone, and struck a fuel storage tank at the Kapotnya oil refinery, causing an explosion captured on video. This incident occurred amidst Ukraine’s largest reported drone strike on the capital, with 194 drones allegedly shot down. The Moscow Oil Refinery, a key target, sustained damage to processing units and storage tanks, and drone debris also caused damage and fires in other areas.
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In response to ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, Ukrainian long-range drones conducted strikes on Moscow and the surrounding region on May 17. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the operation, stating that these actions are a justified response and a clear message to Russia to end its war. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense identified targets including the Moscow Oil Refinery and fuel depots, characterizing the strikes as one of the largest against the region since the invasion began. Manufacturers of Ukrainian drones and missiles are continuing their efforts, with gratitude expressed for the precision of the Security Service of Ukraine and the Defense Forces.
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A deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence agency, Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, was shot and wounded in Moscow on Friday. The attack occurred in an apartment building and follows a pattern of assassinations of senior military officers that Russia has attributed to Ukraine. Alekseyev, who has held a senior GRU position since 2011 and has been decorated for his role in Syria, was hospitalized after the incident. This shooting comes shortly after peace talks between Russian, Ukrainian, and U.S. negotiators concluded in Abu Dhabi.
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