Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel facilities, airport operations suspended

Ukraine has conducted a series of deep strikes against Russian defense-industrial and strategic targets, including battery plants for missiles and glide bombs, a titanium producer, and chemical plants. Multiple sources corroborate strikes on the Energiya plant in Yelets and a titanium plant in Perm Krai, with other strikes on Omsk, Orel, Tolyatti, and Yeysk also reported. The extent of damage and operational impact on Russian production capabilities remains largely unconfirmed.

Ukraine has significantly escalated its long-range drone campaign, systematically targeting Russian aviation infrastructure, particularly Moscow's four major airports, and key industrial facilities. This sustained effort has led to repeated disruptions of Russian airspace, airport closures, and evacuations, with Russian air defense claiming to intercept numerous drones. The full operational impact on Russian military logistics and civilian travel, as well as the extent of damage to industrial sites, remains largely unconfirmed.