Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home

BBC World Saturday 20 June 2026, 10:19 UTC 1 min read

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There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

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Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home

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