Event Brief
Ukraine and Russia strike each other's targets in trade
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Summary: Ukraine hit a Moscow refinery while Kyiv was hit by Russian missiles during Zelenskyy talks with Trump.
WHO: Ukraine and Russia
WHAT: Ukraine struck Moscow's refinery; Kyiv was hit by Russian missiles.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 2:23 AM ET
WHERE: Moscow and Kyiv
WHY: The strikes occurred as Zelenskyy intensified efforts to end the war.
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