Ukraine hit the Gazprom Neft oil refinery southeast of Moscow on June 16 with what’s being called the largest drone attack on the Russian capital since the full-scale invasion began. The strike knocked out roughly 53% of the facility’s operational capacity and forced a suspension of operations at what functions as the region’s biggest fuel supplier.
Fires broke out across the refinery complex. Nearby airports halted operations for several hours. Russian authorities said no one was killed, though that claim hasn’t been independently verified.
What actually happened
The Gazprom Neft refinery processed 11.6 million metric tons of oil in 2024, making it a cornerstone of the region’s fuel supply chain.
President Zelenskyy pointed to the strike as evidence of Ukraine’s growing long-range capabilities, noting the attack was executed from approximately 500 kilometers away.
