Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries deep inside Russia

August 10, 2026Developing

Around August 10, 2026, Ukraine conducted drone and other strikes against Russian oil refinery and petrochemical facilities located thousands of kilometres from the Ukrainian border, killing at least 13 people. Ukrainian officials framed the campaign as part of a deliberate 40-day strategy targeting Russian logistics and energy infrastructure. A fire was also reported at a facility over 6,000 kilometres from Ukraine.

What we know — and what we don't

What we know

A Ukraine drone strike on an oil refinery deep inside Russia killed at least 13 people. 3
Ukraine struck a Russian petrochemical plant more than 2,000 kilometres from the border, according to Ukraine's General Staff. 4
A fire was reported at a Russian oil refinery located over 6,000 kilometres from Ukraine on August 10, with Wildberries also reportedly targeted again. 6
Ukraine continued strikes on Russia's oil industry as Moscow simultaneously raced to expand missile production. 5
Zelensky described himself as 'satisfied' with Ukraine's '40-day campaign' and suggested more strikes on Russian logistics were planned. 1
Ukrainian officials framed the strikes as 'long-range sanctions' intended to cause Russia fear and economic losses. 2

What we don't know yet

The precise locations of the struck facilities and independent confirmation of the casualty figure of at least 13 have not been verified. 3
The identity and scale of all facilities targeted, and whether all reported fires were caused by Ukrainian strikes, remain unconfirmed. 6 4
The full extent of damage to Russian energy infrastructure from the 40-day campaign has not been independently assessed. 1 5