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Ukrainian Defense Forces have been actively striking significant targets in Russia, evidencing their operational precision and strategic planning. Recent actions have focused on oil refineries and key infrastructural facilities, including the Stavrolen plant in Stavropol Krai and the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in Orsk. The utilization of drones has been pivotal, with attacks reported across multiple regions such as Orel, Saratov, and Kostroma. These strikes illustrate Ukraine's capability to project power deep into Russian territory, disrupting critical operations. The attacks have triggered responses, including Russia's recruitment of reservists to bolster facility defenses. As tensions elevate, the global community watches these developments closely.

What locations have been targeted by Ukrainian strikes on RF?

Ukrainian forces have targeted various strategic locations across Russia, including oil refineries in Volgograd, Saratov, and Orsk, as well as critical infrastructures such as the Stavrolen plant in Stavropol Krai and thermal power plants in Orel and Kostroma. These actions indicate a focus on undermining Russia's industrial and military capabilities.

How effective have Ukrainian strikes been on Russian soil?

The strikes have been notably effective, causing disruptions at key sites and facilities within Russia. Ukrainian forces have successfully carried out precision attacks on oil refineries, petrochemical plants, and thermal power stations, hampering operations and necessitating significant Russian defensive measures.

What is the role of drones in Ukrainian strikes on RF?

Drones have played a critical role in Ukrainian military operations, offering flexibility and precision in targeting. They've been deployed in strikes against oil refineries and infrastructure in multiple Russian regions, significantly enhancing the reach and impact of Ukraine's defense strategy.

How has Russia responded to the ongoing strikes?

In response to the ongoing Ukrainian strikes, Russian authorities have embarked on a mass recruitment drive of reservists aimed at protecting critical infrastructure. This move underscores the seriousness of the threat perceived by Russian decision-makers and highlights the challenges posed by Ukrainian precision attacks.

What international implications do these strikes have on Ukrainian-Russian relations?

The strikes have intensified the existing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, drawing international attention and concern. The operations suggest a new phase in the conflict that could redefine future diplomatic and military engagements, impacting regional stability and security in the broader geopolitical landscape.

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Progress plant Drones strike plant in Russia’s Tambov region producing high-tech equipment for missile and aviation systems. PHOTO On the night of June 6, Ukrainian drones targeted the Progress plant in Michurinsk, Tambov region. 4 919 14 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

SOF hit Volgograd refinery in Russia. What is known? SOF hit Volgograd refinery: its work was stopped On the night of September 18, the SOF units struck the Volgograd Oil Refinery. 6 788 13 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

Latvia supports providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine for strikes against Russia Ukraine has right to use Tomahawk missiles to strike targets in Russia. These are legitimate targets - Latvian Defense Minister Spruds Latvia believes that if Ukraine receives American Tomahawk missiles, it can use them to strike legitimate military targets on Russian territory, as this will be a response to the aggressor's attacks and killings of civilians. 966 16 Previously in trend: strikes on russia Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine

Drones attacked Belgorod on 16 July UAVs attack Belgorod: Governor Gladkov claims there are dead and injured. PHOTO The Russian city of Belgorod was attacked by unidentified drones on the evening of 16 July. Local authorities are talking about the dead. 5 186 8 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions Drone attack on Russia

General Staff reports on the destruction of a number of objects belonging to the aggressor country Russia Armed Forces of Ukraine struck Tambov powder factory, explosions were heard near ammunition warehouse and airfield, according to General Staff On the night of 11 June, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the Defence Forces, struck a number of important facilities in Russia. 5 943 34 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia Drone attack on Russian regions

UAV attack on Kotovsk, Russia In Tambov region, drones attacked powder factory. VIDEO On the night of 25 July, explosions were heard in the town of Kotovsk, Tambov Region. The region was attacked by drones. 7 041 9 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Shaykovka airfield attacked by drones Unknown drones attacked Kaluga region of Russian Federation. Presumably, military airfield "Shaykovka". VIDEO The Russians said that on the night of 31 March, allegedly Ukrainian drones attacked the Kaluga region of the Russian Federation. 13 568 21 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Drones attacked an electrical substation in the Bryansk region, resulting in a power outage in the city of Trubchevsk. Power substation on fire in Russia’s Bryansk region after drone attack. VIDEO The city of Trubchevsk in the Bryansk region has lost power. 5 182 11 Previously in trend: Attack of UAVs Drone attack on Russian regions

UAV attack on Russian regions: Russia says 524 drones shot down Russian Defense Ministry claims to have shot down 524 Ukrainian UAVs During the day, Russian air defense systems allegedly destroyed 524 Ukrainian airplane-type unmanned aerial vehicles. 3 490 21 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

UAV production plant in Tatarstan hit Strike hits drone manufacturing plant in Yelabuga, over 1,000 km from Ukraine’s state border – General Staff On Wednesday, April 23, units of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the Defense Forces, hit a factory for the production of attack drones in the Russian Federation, which is more than 1000 km from the state border of Ukraine. 6 021 29 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Syzran Oil Refinery in the Samara region UAVs attacked Syzran oil refinery in Samara region of Russia. PHOTO Russia has reported a drone attack on the Syzran oil refinery in the Samara region. 5 824 11 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

SSU drone strike on a plant in Russia More than 20 explosions occurred: SSU drones hit Promsyntez plant in Russia, which produces explosives. VIDEO At night, SSU attack drones attacked the Promsyntez plant in Chapayevsk, Samara Region. This plant is one of the leading producers of industrial explosives (ammonal, ammonite, granulite) in Russia and the CIS. 10 507 40 Previously in trend: SSU drone attack on Russian factories

UAVs attacked Russian Volgograd. What is known Drones attacked Russian Volgograd. VIDEO+PHOTOS Drones attacked the Russian city of Volgograd on the night of 19 June 2025. 13 211 45 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia Drone attack on Russian regions

Explosions in Smolensk, Russia UAVs attacked Smolensk, Russia. VIDEO Russia reported a drone attack on Smolensk on the night of 12 September. 9 395 22 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

The port of Olya in the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation was attacked by drones Defense forces hit Olya seaport in Astrakhan region of Russian Federation - General Staff On August 14, units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the Defense Forces, attacked the seaport of Olya (Astrakhan Region, Russian Federation) and destroyed a ship carrying components for Shaheds. 9 363 18 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics

Strike on Russian oil refineries on 28 August. What is known about the attack? General Staff confirmed strikes on two Russian oil refineries and ammunition depots On the night of 28 August, the Ukrainian Defence Forces struck a number of important targets on Russian territory. 3 216 15 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

destruction Ukrainian Air Force destroys Russian stronghold in Kursk region from where Russia launched drones – General Staff. VIDEO On Thursday, 13 February, the Ukrainian Air Force conducted a precision strike on an enemy military facility near the village of Yelyzavetivka in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. 6 832 15 Previously in trend: War

Two oil refineries and one gas processing plant were hit in Russia. What is known? Two oil refineries and gas processing plant were hit on Russian territory, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine On the night of 29 October, Ukrainian defence forces struck two oil refineries in Russia, as well as a gas processing plant. 3 264 6 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Zelenskyy and Trump meet at the White House, October 17. Zelenskyy brings Trump maps of "pressure points" in Russia’s defense-industrial complex – media Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy brought maps showing the weak spots of Russia’s defense-industrial complex to his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. 2 578 13 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy-Trump meeting Russian defense industry

Ukrainian drones attacked the Lipetsk region Drones attacked Volgograd: more than ten explosions heard in city On the night of 22 August, dozens of explosions were heard over Volgograd. Debris from drones caused dry grass to catch fire, and the airport went into "Carpet" mode. 3 218 7 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Russia covers important facilities with nets Protective nets against drones have appeared at a secret Russian nuclear test site. SATELLITE IMAGES Following a series of attacks by Ukrainian drones, Russia has begun to install protective nets against drones, even in places where no drone has yet reached. 3 709 8 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

Novocherkassk after the attack Explosions were heard in Taganrog and suburbs of Rostov: reports of drone attack on railway station and power plant in Novocherkassk. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 23 July 2025, explosions were heard in a number of Russian settlements during a UAV attack. 6 152 9 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Defense Forces of Ukraine hit Yartsevskaya oil depot in Smolensk region of Russia Defense forces hit Yartsevskaya oil depot in Smolensk region of Russia - General Staff On the night of December 31, 2024, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck at the Yartsevskaya oil storage facility in the Smolensk region of the Russian Federation. Powerful explosions and fire were recorded at the facility. 3 388 6

Attack on a power substation in the Bryansk region Residents of Bryansk heard numerous explosions at night, likely attack on power substation in Vygonichi - ASTRA. VIDEO On the night of Sunday, 12 October, residents of the village of Vygonychi in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation reported numerous explosions. 5 512 15 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Drones attacked the Volgograd region: fire at the "LUKOIL" plant Drone attack in Volgograd region: fires and power outages. VIDEO On the night of 9 October, drones attacked energy infrastructure facilities in the Volgograd region. 6 096 6 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Drones attacked Sochi. Explosions were heard in the city Drones attacked Russian city of Sochi. Number of airports restricted flights. VIDEO Explosions were heard in the Russian city of Sochi at night. 5 632 14 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

UAV attack on Novoshakhtinsk refinery in Russia on December 19 Aftermath of UAV attack on Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery in Rostov region of Russia: at least one tank burned down. SATELLITE IMAGES At least one fuel tank burned down at the Novoshakhtinsk refinery in Rostov Region, which was attacked by Ukrainian Defence Forces drones on 19 December. 3 040 6 Previously in trend: War

Explosions in Krasnodar Krai on 10 February Drones attack two oil refineries in Krasnodar Krai. VIDEO On the night of 10 February, air defence systems were operating in Krasnodar Krai. Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said a drone was shot down in the village of Afipsky 10 874 12

rf,airport Eight Russian airports suspended due to drone attack On the night of 25 July, eight airports in Russia introduced the "Carpet" Plan due to a drone attack, 2 968 9 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

SSU and SOF drones hit oil refinery and gas processing plant in Russiaї SSU drones hit Russian oil refinery and gas processing plant: equipment damaged, fire ongoing - source. VIDEO The SSU and the SOF targeted two Russian enterprises - the Volgograd Oil Refinery ("Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka") and the Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant. 7 165 8 Previously in trend: War

Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery Drones attacked oil refinery in Samara region. VIDEO On the night of 10 March, drones attacked the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in the Samara region. 8 351 8 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

Ukrainian drones attacked Rostov-on-Don At night in Rostov, drones attacked important military facilities - CCD. VIDEO The explosions during the nighttime attack in Rostov region occurred in an area with important military facilities, including airfields and the headquarters of the Southern Military District of the Russian Federation. 5 981 8

SSU drones struck Murom instrument-making plant SSU drones attacked Murom Instrument-Making Plant, - sources. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine's drones hit the Murom Instrument-Making Plant, which serves the Russian occupiers' fleet and aviation. 5 025 26 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

The General Staff confirmed the strike on Stavrolen. What is already known Stavrolen plant in Stavropol Krai and enemy ammunition depot in Donetsk region were hit - General Staff Ukrainian defense forces struck the infrastructure of Stavrolen LLC (Budyonovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russian Federation). 1 717 9 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Schemes showed the consequences of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s attack on the Kupol plant in Izhevsk Aftermath of AFU strike on "Kupol" Shahed drone manufacturing plant in Izhevsk. SATELLITE IMAGES The Russian electromechanical plant "Kupol," which produces "Shaheds" and is located in Izhevsk, sustained damage following a strike by the Defense Forces of Ukraine on July 1. 5 304 7 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia

Explosions at Belbek and Kacha airfields in Crimea Drones attacked Belbek and Kacha airfields in occupied Crimea, - local public sources Explosions were heard at the Belbek and Kacha airfields in occupied Crimea on the evening of 2 October. 3 817 7 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

Ukrainian drones attacked 7 Russian regions Russian Defense Ministry announced shooting down of 49 allegedly Ukrainian drones. Regions claim that more were shot down. VIDEO On the night of 31 January, 49 Ukrainian drones were shot down over seven Russian regions. 2 553 5

Ukrainian drones attacked the Moscow region Drones attacked chemical plant in Moscow region. VIDEO On the morning of 7 July, the Russians announced a drone attack near the city of Krasnozavodsk in Moscow Oblast. A chemical plant is located there. 6 391 9 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Two refineries in the Russian Federation were attacked Unmanned Systems Forces confirm strikes on Russian refineries Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Robert (Madyar) Brovdi, confirmed Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries. He said Russia’s refining volumes fell by 21% in August, with the latest attack alone causing an additional 4.7% drop. 2 708 5 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia

Drone attack on the port of Tuapse. What is known about the consequences? Russian port of Tuapse halts fuel exports after drone attack - Reuters The Russian Black Sea port of Tuapse has suspended fuel exports, and the local oil refinery has stopped processing crude oil following attacks by Ukrainian drones on November 2. 2 617 5 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia Striking Russia

Russian missile brigade in Shuya attacked by the Ukrainian Armed Forces: satellite shows the consequences Aftermath of UAV strike on Russia’s 112th Missile Brigade base in Shuya, Ivanovo region. SATELLITE IMAGES A satellite image confirms that Ukrainian drones damaged a barracks on the grounds of Russia’s 112th Guards Missile Brigade in the city of Shuya, Ivanovo region. This unit was involved in the April 13 attack on Sumy. The UAV strikes took place on April 16 and 17. 4 793 15 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia

Drones attacked Rylsk in Kursk. What is known Drones attacked Rylsk in Kursk region of Russian Federation. VIDEO Drones attacked the city of Rylsk in the Kursk region of Russia. 9 423 19 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

In Sterlitamak, drones attacked a petrochemical plant — explosions and destruction Drones attacked petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan. VIDEO On the night of 4 November, drones attacked an industrial complex in the city of Sterlitamak (Republic of Bashkortostan, Russian Federation). 6 152 6 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Ukrainian drones attacked the Lipetsk region Russia claims to have shot down 69 Ukrainian drones, third of them over Moscow The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that it allegedly destroyed 69 Ukrainian drones on 23 September, a third of which were spotted in the sky over the capital. 1 392 7 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

drone Ukraine’s deep strikes into Russia have become more effective, and NATO is learning from this experience – Alliance General Keller The Armed Forces of Ukraine have enhanced their ability to strike military targets deep inside Russian territory. NATO member states are studying Ukraine’s experience. 1 287 5 Previously in trend: Cooperation between Ukraine and NATO Drone industry

Energia plant in Yelets was attacked Drones attacked "Energia" company in Yelets, Lipetsk region. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 3 July, drones massively attacked the Lipetsk region. The city of Yelets also came under attack. 4 901 12 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

strike against the enemy in Toretsk General Staff on strikes against "Centre" grouping of forces and 41st Army of Russian Federation in Donetsk region: Enemy command and personnel hit On 8 September 2025, units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces delivered a comprehensive fire strike on Russian military command posts in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk Oblast. 3 329 8

Russia has introduced a "Carpet’ regime: a number of airports are temporarily closed Number of airports in Russian Federation have suspended operations, and some flights have been cancelled On the night of 4 November, airports in several regions of the Russian Federation suspended operations. 1 685 8 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions Collapse at Russian airports