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Ukraine launches major attack on Moscow region following Putin's election win
Ukrainian forces have carried out their largest assault on the Moscow region to date, targeting an oil refinery in Kapotnya on Moscow's southeastern edge, as Russia's parliamentary elections delivered a scripted victory for Vladimir Putin. The attack, which killed at least three people and damaged critical fuel infrastructure, directly contradicts President Donald Trump's recent claim that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to halt strikes on energy targets. The refinery, which supplies a significant portion of Moscow's diesel and aviation fuel, has been hit multiple times, causing intermittent fuel shortages and long queues at gas stations. Trump had previously urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to 'stop knocking out diesel fuel' targets, blaming Ukrainian attacks for global diesel shortages, though experts attribute price increases to the Middle East conflict. Zelensky confirmed he had spoken with Trump and planned to discuss de-escalation measures, including energy security, at the UN General Assembly. The Ukrainian leader also thanked Trump for signing the 'sanctions from hell' legislation, which authorizes sweeping sanctions on Russia and tariffs on countries buying Russian energy. The Kremlin criticized the law, stating it would not improve US-Russia relations or aid conflict resolution. Russian officials claimed over 1,600 drones were intercepted, with 450 aimed at Moscow, though experts question the accuracy of such figures. The election results, with United Russia securing 57.8% of votes, were widely described as orchestrated, with independent observers noting pressure on public sector workers to vote and allegations of irregularities. Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov criticized the election process, calling it a 'return to the wild '90s' and alleging illegal removal of party observers. Despite the election outcome, Putin's continued control remains assured, with speculation about his eventual successor. The attack and election timing suggest Ukraine's strategy to undermine Russian morale and demonstrate that Putin's military success remains elusive.