‘Long-range sanctions’: Ukraine hopes strikes cause Russia fear and losses
Summary
Ukraine is using long-range drones to strike targets deep inside Russia, including cities like Moscow and St Petersburg. These attacks focus on key industries like oil, gas, and military supply chains to weaken Russia’s economy and military capability.Key Facts
- Ukraine deploys hundreds of long-range drones nightly, some flying over 2,500 km into Russia.
- Drones target oil refineries, factories, warehouses, and Russia’s largest online retailer, Wildberries.
- Wildberries is claimed to sell military and dual-use goods that aid Russia’s defense forces.
- Ukraine calls these drone attacks “long-range sanctions” to add economic pressure on Russia.
- Russia’s oil and gas industry provides about 20% of federal budget revenue.
- Drones use satellite navigation and avoid populated areas to reduce interception risk.
- Ukraine began ramping up these strikes in March despite Western concerns about global energy market impacts.
- Ukrainian officials say the strikes aim to cause fear and business losses within Russia’s economy.
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