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Large drone attack hits Moscow as oil refinery burns

Local authorities say several high-rise apartment buildings also appear to have been struck. Thick black smoke rose over the city early Thursday.

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Emergency response helicopter at the scene of a fire in Moscow. parfaits · Wikimedia Commons

Moscow has come under a large-scale drone attack, according to local authorities. The strike triggered a fire at an oil refinery in the city early on Thursday morning.

Black smoke was seen rising from the burning site, and several high-rise apartment buildings also appear to have been hit. HBL reported the incident based on local official information, while the full extent of the damage remains unclear.

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Story based on reporting from the outlets above. Päivän Sanomat editorial rewrite.

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