Shares of Russian energy companies plummeted following a large-scale drone attack on Moscow

Following a large-scale drone attack on Moscow on June 18, 2026, the Russian stock market plummeted. The shares of the aggressor state’s leading oil and gas corporations suffered the greatest losses, all of which simultaneously fell into the red on the MOEX index. 

Rosneft led the decline among the largest issuers in the energy sector, with its shares falling 2.54% to 328.50 rubles. Following closely behind, Gazprom posted significant financial losses, falling 2.01% to 107.61 rubles, as well as Tatneft and Lukoil, which lost 1.79% and 1.71% of their value, respectively. 

The negative trend also affected other major companies, including Novatek and Sberbank, indicating a sharp panic reaction from foreign and domestic investors to the successful airstrikes on Russia’s strategic infrastructure.

A massive drone attack on Moscow sparked a wave of outrage and division across Russian regions.

In Balashikha, near Moscow, local residents are reporting unusual effects from the rain—black, oily stains with a burning smell are left on clothing, cars, and other surfaces. 

In five cities in the Moscow region, 16 people sustained injuries of varying severity as a result of falling debris and the chaotic response of Russian air defenses during the drone attack.

The Russian State Duma responded to the record-breaking attack on Moscow.

Madyar pointed out the inscription on the drones that attacked the Moscow Oil Refinery for the third time.