Ukrainian Long-Range Drones Strike Russian Oil Refinery 800 Miles from Border
Ukrainian drones successfully targeted and struck a major oil refinery deep within Russian territory, approximately 800 miles from the Ukrainian border, sparking a significant fire. This deep-strike operation is part of a broader campaign to degrade Russia's energy infrastructure and disrupt fuel supplies essential for military logistics. The strike demonstrates Ukraine's increasing capability to reach strategic targets far beyond the immediate frontline using advanced long-range unmanned aerial systems.
Date: August 13, 2026
Location: Ural, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Source: WTOP News