Ukraine has launched attacks on eight Russian regions using long-range strike drones, targeting a fuel depot and power substations. The attacks, confirmed by the Russian Defense Ministry, are part of a renewed effort by Moscow to disable Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that dozens of Ukrainian drones targeted regions including Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Tula, Smolensk, Ryazan, Kaluga, and Moscow. At least three power substations and a fuel storage facility were damaged and caught fire.
The attacks were part of a joint operation by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Defence Intelligence, and the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The energy infrastructure feeding Russian military-industrial facilities was the primary target, causing power and water supply disruptions in some areas.
