Ukraine Expands Long-Range Strike Campaign Into Russian Heartland

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the operations via social media, noting that the Ufa refinery—a repeat target—sustained damage despite its significant distance from the conflict zone. The Penza facility, identified as a key site for manufacturing components for Russian missile systems, represents a tactical pivot toward degrading the industrial infrastructure that sustains Moscow’s offensive capabilities. By pushing deep into the Russian interior, Kyiv is moving beyond front-line attrition to challenge the security of facilities previously considered safe from the war’s direct impact.