Ukraine targets three Russian oil refineries and airbase in deep-strike campaign
Ukrainian SBU forces conducted long-range drone strikes on August 2, 2026, hitting three oil refineries in the Bashkortostan region and four radar systems deep inside Russia. Geolocated footage confirmed fires at a refinery in Ufa, approximately 1,000 miles from the front line. The operation also targeted an airbase and a Wildberries logistics warehouse. These strikes aim to cripple Russian fuel production and logistical networks supporting the ongoing military campaign in Ukraine.
Date: August 2, 2026
Location: Bashkortostan, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: Kyiv Independent