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Zelensky confirms Moscow attack, says billions in war-supporting facilities were hit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the large-scale attack on the Moscow region and said key Russian oil and logistics facilities were targeted.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a statement after the large-scale attack on Moscow and its surrounding areas on the night of September 20.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s long-range weapons had struck one of the key facilities of Russia’s oil industry in the Moscow region, as well as a logistics facility.
“Billions of dollars keeping the war machine running”
Zelenskyy highlighted the importance of the targeted facilities to Russia’s war economy, saying, “These are billions of dollars keeping the war machine running.”
The Ukrainian leader said various Ukrainian-made long-range systems were used during the operation, including FP-1, RZ-100, MICH-2000, Palianytsia, Vendetta, Liutyi, Bars, Flamingo, Sichen and Pelican.
Moscow Oil Refinery targeted
The Ukrainian General Staff said one of the main targets of the attack was the Gazpromneft-Moscow Oil Refinery in Moscow’s Kapotnya district.
Russian officials also confirmed that some drones reached the refinery site and that the facility was damaged. Thick smoke rose from the refinery area after the attack.
Large-scale attack on Moscow
Russia’s Defense Ministry said 1,110 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted across Russia overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said 450 drones had been shot down while heading toward the capital.
Two people were killed and 20 injured in the attacks in the Moscow region.
Zelenskyy sends message to Russia
In his statement, Zelenskyy called on Moscow to end the war and choose peace.
The Ukrainian leader said steps to ease tensions in the areas of energy and food security were on the table, but that political will was needed to pursue them.
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