Ukrainian Strike Targets Key Russian Missile Facility in Deep-Range Operation

 

 An employee controls an unmanned ground vehicle during an exhibition of Ukrainian drone makers, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location

Ukraine says it carried out a long‑range strike against a major Russian ballistic missile production site, marking one of Kyiv’s deepest attacks inside Russian territory since the full‑scale invasion began. According to Ukrainian security officials, the operation targeted a facility involved in manufacturing components for Russia’s Iskander missile systems—munitions frequently used against Ukrainian cities.

While Moscow has not confirmed the strike, Russian regional authorities reported explosions and a subsequent fire at an industrial site. Kyiv has increasingly relied on domestically produced long‑range drones and missiles as Western military aid faces delays, and Ukrainian officials framed the attack as part of a broader effort to degrade Russia’s ability to wage war.

The strike underscores Ukraine’s evolving strategy: hitting high‑value military infrastructure far from the front lines to disrupt Russia’s supply chain and reduce the frequency of missile attacks on Ukrainian civilians. As both sides brace for a challenging year ahead, such deep‑range operations are likely to become more central to Ukraine’s defense posture.