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Ukraine's long-range drones, including FP-1 and Lyutyi, have intensified deep strikes against Russia since 2024, repeatedly hitting distant oil facilities and widening the operational map despite high air-defense interception figures; notable strikes have targeted refineries such as Tobolsk-Neftekhim and Taneko, in a campaign meant to curb Russia's oil revenue used to fund the war.
Analyses show Ukraine’s deep strikes (100km+ from the border) are intensifying, hitting oil terminals, refineries and ports as far as St. Petersburg and Tuapse; 2025 logged 658 deep strikes, with 2026 on pace for around 800+, and monitoring suggests the true figure is even higher. The attacks are denting Russia’s energy production and export revenues (refinery output down about 15% in spring; fossil-fuel revenues below Brent-expected levels), while Kyiv develops longer-range missiles and more capable drones. The strikes aim to slow repairs and disrupt high-value oil processing, signaling a shift in the war’s reach despite gaps in coverage that may undercount totals.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine now possesses domestically produced long-range weapons, allowing it to strike deep into Russia without needing US approval, marking a significant shift from previous reliance on Western systems and permissions.
Ukraine claims to have conducted deep strikes against Russian military and energy targets, including a Russian ship carrying Iranian ammunition and an oil refinery, as part of its ongoing efforts to weaken Russia's war capabilities through long-range drone and missile attacks.
Ukraine reports significant military successes against Russia, including deep strikes up to 100 km behind enemy lines, destroying numerous Russian vehicles and equipment, and inflicting heavy casualties, with over 9,300 Russian soldiers lost in June 2025 alone.