Maps show Ukraine's extensive reach into Russian territory

On June 26, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared a 40-day strike campaign against Russia, aiming to bring the war to Russian soil and secure its end. Ukrainian forces have since intensified attacks with long-range missile strikes, hitting key supply lines and causing fuel shortages in Russia. Analysts say these strikes are straining Russian businesses, people, and air defenses.

In the 40-day campaign, Ukraine extended its reach into Russian territory further than ever before, striking an oil refinery in Omsk more than 2,700 kilometers from Ukrainian-held land. Zelenskyy stated that no Russian oil refinery is beyond the reach of Ukrainian weapons. Over the campaign, Ukraine conducted at least 100 successful strikes against Russia, according to the Security Service.

Defence expert Jennifer Parker noted that the war has evolved from a stalemate on the frontline to a battle of long-range strikes, with wider implications for modern warfare. While Ukraine initially lacked weapons capable of reaching the Russian capital, improved locally made long-range drones now allow strikes deeper inside Russia, targeting economic and energy infrastructure.

Ukraine has ramped up attacks on Russia's oil infrastructure, with CNN analysis showing oil facilities were hit more than 130 times in the fourth year of the war. The Moscow Refinery, which supplies 40% of Moscow's fuel, including 70% of gasoline, has been severely damaged by Ukrainian strikes. Wildberries, a major Russian online retailer, has also been targeted, causing economic pressure and raising concerns about the potential for civilian information leaks.