@thetimes: A Ukrainian drone strike blew the roof off Moscow’s biggest oil refinery, sparking a blaze and filling the skyline with black smoke in one of Kyiv’s heaviest aerial attacks on the Russian capital. Video showed a drone slamming into the Kapotnya oil refinery in the second attack this week by Ukraine on the facility, which is about ten miles away from the Kremlin. The strength of the blast sent its metal roof spinning into the sky, to the astonishment of nearby civilians. The Kapotnya refinery provides about 40% of the petrol for Moscow and the surrounding areas. It also provides fuel for the Russian military, Ukrainian media said. All four of Moscow’s airports were closed and public transport in the area was suspended due to the attack. When a woman asked a bus company employee if there would be service, he advised her to “call Putin” to find out, the Ostorozhho Novosti Telegram channel reported. *for news purposes* Tap the link in our bio to read more #war #ukraine #russia #moscow #drone

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