Ukraine has significantly expanded the geographic scope of its deep-strike campaign against Russia, with drone and missile attacks now hitting regions far from the active front lines.
Reports indicate strikes reaching from the foothills of the Ural Mountains to the arid coast of the Caspian Sea, targeting critical infrastructure in areas previously considered safe from direct military engagement.
The widening campaign represents a strategic shift in Kyiv’s approach, aiming to disrupt Russian logistical and industrial capabilities deep within its territory.
This escalation follows recent reports of strikes on a space communications center in the Moscow region, marking a significant intensification of attacks near the Russian capital.
The campaign also includes targeted strikes on the occupied Crimean Peninsula, further demonstrating the reach of Ukrainian military operations.
For energy markets, the expansion of strikes into Russia’s western and southern regions introduces renewed uncertainty around production and export infrastructure.