Strikes on Moscow and Crimea: Defense Forces Disable Refinery and Bridges

Ukraine’s Defense Forces Target Russian Military Assets

According to Главком: On June 18 and overnight into June 19, Ukraine’s Defense Forces launched attacks on Russian military positions. These operations successfully struck several strategic targets, including railway bridges in Crimea, concentrations of equipment in Sievierodonetsk, and facilities at the Moscow Oil Refinery.

Key Sites Hit

Among the primary targets were railway bridges near Rozdolne and Vladyslavivka in the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea. Additionally, a concentration of enemy weapons and military hardware was hit in Sievierodonetsk, Luhansk region. In Mariupol, Donetsk region, a storage facility for fuel and lubricants was damaged.

Furthermore, Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck drone command and control centers in the following areas:

• Pokrovsk
• Voskresenka
• Siversk, Donetsk region
• Novoivanivka, Zaporizhzhia region
• Maliivka, Dnipropetrovsk region

Of particular note is the strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery, where damage was confirmed to a complex oil processing unit, three RVS-10000 tanks, and one RVS-30000 tank. According to the General Staff,

“the facility has halted oil refining indefinitely”

. This marks the second attack on the Moscow Oil Refinery within the past week.

On the night of June 18, a drone assault on Moscow was also recorded, with over 180 drones launched toward the city. These events highlight the intensification of Ukrainian operations against Russian military infrastructure.

These strikes underscore the ongoing active hostilities between Ukraine and Russia, as well as the growing effectiveness of Ukraine’s armed forces in executing strategic missions. Disabling key assets like the Moscow Oil Refinery could significantly impact the supply of resources for Russian troops and the broader Russian economy. Such actions reflect Ukraine’s intent to maintain pressure on the adversary and hinder its ability to sustain combat operations in the conflict.

The recent strikes on Moscow and Crimea highlight a significant escalation in Ukraine's military operations. For a deeper understanding of the impact of these attacks on Russian infrastructure, including the destruction of key facilities deep within Russia, you can read more about the situation in our detailed coverage of the destruction of refineries and bridges by Ukrainian forces.