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Ukraine Details April Deep‑Strike Campaign That Hit 14 Russian Fuel Sites, Naval Targets

Kyiv says the campaign showcases a sharp expansion in long‑range reach.

Overview

  • Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said its long‑range weapons, known as Deep Strike, hit targets from occupied Crimea to the Ural region in April.
  • The campaign damaged oil refineries and export terminals that supply fuel for Russia’s forces and generate budget revenue through sales.
  • Ukrainian forces struck offshore oil platforms LSP‑1 and LSP‑2 for the first time, with the fixed rigs about 1,000 kilometers from the front line.
  • Military targets were hit deep in Russia, including combat aircraft at Chelyabinsk’s Shagol airfield at roughly 1,700 kilometers and several Black Sea and FSB boats near Crimea.
  • Kyiv said the attacks have cost Russia about $7 billion this year and reflect strike ranges of about 1,750 kilometers built up since 2022.