Ukraine Conducts Long-Range Drone Strike on Perm Oil Refinery
President Zelensky confirmed a successful Ukrainian drone strike against a major Russian oil refinery in Perm, deep inside Russian territory, on August 21, 2026. The operation targeted critical energy infrastructure to disrupt Russian military logistics and fuel supplies. This strike represents a significant extension of Ukraine's reach, hitting a facility over 1,000 kilometers from the border, as Kyiv continues its campaign against Russian economic assets.
Date: August 21, 2026
Location: Perm Krai, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: explosion
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Kyiv Independent