Moscow refinery attack: Ukrainian drones hit Kapotnya in biggest attack in years

The Russian capital was shrouded in thick black smoke Thursday, after Ukraine launched what appeared to be its largest attack on the city since the Kremlin invaded its neighbor more than four years ago

The Russian capital was shrouded in thick black smoke Thursday, after Ukraine launched what appeared to be its largest attack on the city since the Kremlin invaded its neighbor more than four years ago.

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Waves of Ukrainian drones hit a major oil refinery in Moscow for the second time this week, sending smoke and flames rising over the city through the morning. Local commercial flights were also disrupted.

Kyiv cast the attack as revenge for strikes on a historic monastery that had drawn global condemnation. It comes as President Donald Trump signals renewed engagement with the conflict, boosting Europe’s hopes that he may back tougher action against Russia to try and force it to the negotiating table.