Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian oil refineries and aircraft in southern region

Ukrainian armed forces carried out drone strikes on multiple oil refineries in southern Russia overnight Friday. In addition to targeting oil infrastructure, Ukraine claims to have destroyed two Russian military aircraft and one air defence system.

Ukrainian armed forces reported successful drone strikes against infrastructure in southern Russia. The strikes took place overnight Friday and targeted multiple oil refineries, two military aircraft and one air defence system.

According to Ukrainian military assessments, several strategically important oil refineries in Russia's southern border regions were hit. Strikes on such facilities hold a central place in Ukraine's combat strategy, as oil infrastructure directly supports Russia's military capabilities.

In addition to energy infrastructure, Ukraine claims to have destroyed two Russian military aircraft and one air defence system. If confirmed, these claims would represent a significant success in Ukraine's drone warfare tactics against distant targets.

Drone strikes deep into Russian rear areas have become an integral part of Ukraine's combat tactics, allowing Kyiv to force Moscow to defend an extensive territory and weaken the enemy's logistical and defence industrial base.