Ukraine Launches Record Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Facilities Over 2,000 Km

Ukraine has launched a record-setting long-range drone attack on the Russian city of Tyumen, located over 1,200 miles (about 2,000 kilometers) from the Ukrainian border, marking one of the deepest strikes into Russian territory during the ongoing conflict. The attack targeted the Tyumen oil refinery, a critical facility processing approximately 9 million tons of crude oil annually, as part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to cripple Russia's energy infrastructure and war capabilities. While Russian officials have downplayed the damage, claiming all drones were shot down with no fire or casualties, multiple sources and local reports indicate at least one explosion occurred at the refinery, with emergency services responding to the scene. The strike is part of a series of intensified Ukrainian retaliatory drone attacks, with Moscow reporting hundreds of drones intercepted over border regions like Kursk and Belgorod in recent days. These operations highlight Ukraine's increasing ability to project power deep into Russia's industrial hinterlands, including areas beyond the Ural Mountains previously considered safe from attack. The attacks have exacerbated Russia's fuel shortages and disrupted its military-industrial complexes, signaling an escalation in Kyiv's offensive reach and tactical impact.