On August 10th, a drone attack targeted an oil refinery in Saratov, resulting in a significant fire and explosions. Local reports and social media footage depicted drones and active air defense systems. Saratov Governor Roman Busargin acknowledged damage to an industrial site, with one fatality and several injuries reported. Simultaneously, there were reports of air defense activity in Lipetsk and Voronezh. This information originated from local Telegram channels and remains unverified, with no comment from Ukrainian officials.
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Overnight on August 2nd, industrial facilities across several Russian regions, including Ryazan, Penza, Samara, and Voronezh oblasts, were targeted in a series of drone attacks, as confirmed by Ukraine’s General Staff. Oil refineries in Ryazan and Samara, as well as the Elektropribor plant in Penza, were reportedly struck, causing fires and damage. Additionally, a fuel storage base in Voronezh Oblast and the Primorsko-Akhtarsk military airfield in Krasnodar Krai, used for Shahed drone storage and launch facilities, were also targeted by Ukrainian drones, the latter attack claimed by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). These attacks were reportedly a response to recent Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
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Several Russian regions experienced large-scale drone attacks on July 10, 2025. Explosions were reported in Kursk Oblast, where a facility and warehouse were set ablaze, and Tula Oblast, where major defense industry facilities were targeted. Dubna near Moscow, home to the Kronshtadt drone manufacturing plant, was also hit. Furthermore, debris from a UAV fell on the territory of the PJSC Beriev Aircraft Company in Taganrog, while a drone crash-landed in Lipetsk Oblast, causing a fire. While the Russian Defence Ministry claimed to have intercepted 155 Ukrainian drones, no definitive information on the attacks’ consequences has been provided.
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On May 6-7, Ukrainian Security Service drones successfully targeted two crucial Russian defense industry plants: the Bazalt plant in Moscow Oblast, and the Splav plant in Tula. These strikes, resulting in explosions and fires at both locations, disrupted production of arms and multiple launch rocket systems. The attacks triggered the closure of Moscow Oblast airports under Russia’s “Kovyor” plan, causing widespread flight cancellations. The Ukrainian source emphasized the targeting of military infrastructure in contrast to Russia’s attacks on civilian areas.
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Overnight on January 21st, Ukrainian forces launched a series of attacks targeting key Russian infrastructure. These strikes included the Liskinskaya oil depot (hit for a second time in a week), the Smolensk Aviation Plant, and a Russian command post in Donetsk Oblast. The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting numerous drones, while Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed successful strikes, causing fires and explosions at targeted locations. These actions underscore Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to disrupt Russia’s war effort through long-range drone attacks.
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Leaked Russian military documents reveal 160 prioritized targets in Japan and South Korea, including both military and civilian infrastructure. These targets, detailed in training materials from 2008-2014, range from airfields and naval bases to nuclear power plants and transportation networks. Targeting civilian infrastructure in this manner would constitute a war crime. While the documents are dated, an expert suggests the core strategic elements likely remain relevant to current Russian planning.
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The recent news about Ukraine hammers Russian air base with missiles carrying cluster munitions truly caught my attention. It’s a bold move, one that seems justified given the circumstances. The contrast between Russia’s use of cluster munitions to harm civilians and Ukraine’s strategic use to impede Russian military personnel is striking. This action displays a clear intention to target military assets rather than innocent bystanders, which shows a level of precision and restraint on Ukraine’s part.
The fact that Ukraine was able to hit military targets without causing harm to civilians is commendable. It highlights a tactical approach that prioritizes the destruction of military infrastructure over the indiscriminate targeting of non-combatants.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker