Ukraine hits deep-lying Russian refinery and electronics plant in overnight raids
Ukrainian forces targeted an oil refinery in Perm and an electronics factory in Ulyanovsk, roughly 1,500 kilometers from the border, according to monitoring channels. Explosions were also reported in Voronezh, though damage there remains unconfirmed. Russian authorities have not yet commented on the strikes, which could not be independently verified.
The overnight raids extend a pattern of long-range Ukrainian strikes aimed at disrupting Russian war-support infrastructure. The Perm refinery sits roughly 1,500 kilometers from Ukrainian territory, while the Iskera plant in Ulyanovsk produces components for communications and radio systems. Both targets lie far beyond the front lines, suggesting expanded drone capabilities.
These attacks follow similar operations earlier in the week, including drone strikes on oil depots in Rostov Oblast and Krasnodar Krai on Sept. 24, and a strike near a refinery in Ufa on Sept. 23. Meanwhile, Russian missile attacks on Kyiv continue, killing two people and wounding eight overnight Sept. 24, with damage reported at a maternity hospital.
These deep strikes could signal a shift in Ukraine's strategic approach, potentially forcing Russia to divert air defenses away from front-line positions. Russian civilians near targeted industrial sites may face heightened risk, while energy and electronics production disruptions could affect local economies. The ongoing reciprocal attacks may also harden public attitudes on both sides, complicating any future diplomatic efforts.