18.06.2026 11:51
A large-scale drone attack by Ukraine caused a major fire at an oil refinery in Moscow, and flights were suspended at multiple airports. While the capital was on high alert, it drew attention that Russian President Vladimir Putin continued his program as part of the Russia-ASEAN Summit. Footage of Putin attending a plenary session while the attacks were ongoing received widespread coverage in the foreign press.
While Moscow, the capital of Russia, was shaken by one of the largest drone attacks of the war in Ukraine, it drew attention that Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the plenary session of the Russia-ASEAN Summit.
According to reports in the foreign press, Ukraine carried out a large-scale drone attack on Moscow and its surroundings. A major fire broke out at the Kapotnya Oil Refinery in the southeast of the capital during the attacks. Dense black smoke covering the sky was visible for miles.
FLIGHTS HALTED AT AIRPORTS
Due to the attacks, flights were temporarily suspended at several airports in Moscow, including Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo, and Zhukovsky. Hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed, while security measures in the city were raised to the highest level.
OIL REFINERY TARGETED
The Kapotnya Refinery, targeted by Ukraine, is reported to meet a significant portion of Moscow's fuel needs. It was stated that large explosions occurred at the facility after the attack and the fire could not be brought under control for a long time.
PUTIN CONTINUED SUMMIT PROGRAM
While all these developments were taking place, Putin attended the plenary session held as part of the Russia-ASEAN Summit. It drew attention that the Russian leader did not change his program despite the attacks on the capital. According to AP, Putin continued his talks aimed at developing relations with ASEAN countries on the day of the attack.