Day: November 5, 2025

#Ukrainian officials report that their drones have successfully struck targets deep inside  #Russian territory – Google Search  google.com/search?q=Ukrainia…
Ukrainian officials report successful  #drone  strikes against Russian territory, including attacks on airfields, refineries, and other infrastructure. These operations are part of Ukraine’s strategy to compensate for shortages of artillery ammunition and to hit Russian military assets deep inside Russia. Recent attacks have targeted airbases and oil facilities, causing damage and impacting Russia’s ability to project power, though the extent of the damage is sometimes disputed by Russian officials. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Examples of drone strikes

Airfields: In June 2025, Ukraine reported using 117 drones in “Operation Spider’s Web,” targeting airfields deep in Russia, including Olenya airbase in Murmansk and Belaya airfield in Irkutsk. Ukraine alleged strikes on 41 planes, including strategic bombers.
Oil infrastructure: Ukrainian drones have successfully hit over 15 Russian refineries and several oil depots since the beginning of 2024, according to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Military assets: Attacks have also been reported on military camps and other military targets, such as a camp near Khalino airbase in Kursk. [1, 2, 4, 5]

Impact and strategy

Compensation for artillery shortages: Drone strikes have helped Ukraine offset shortages in conventional artillery ammunition, which has been a significant challenge in the conflict.
Long-range capability: Ukraine has developed and deployed drones with increased range, allowing for strikes deep inside Russian territory and minimizing the risk to its own forces.
Targeting infrastructure: Striking refineries and other infrastructure disrupts Russia’s ability to supply its forces and conduct military operations.
Psychological impact: The strikes have also served to boost Ukrainian morale and demonstrate that Ukraine can strike back against Russia on its own terms. [1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8]

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[1]  cfr.org/expert-brief/ukraine…
[2]  carnegieendowment.org/russia…
[3]  atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/uk…
[4]  abcnews.go.com/International…
[5]  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack…
[6]  abcnews.go.com/International…
[7]  csis.org/analysis/lessons-uk…
[8]  theconversation.com/moscow-d…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 5, 2025