From Yamal To Siberia: Ukraine’s Long-Range Weapons Reach New Targets In Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has increased the scope of Ukraine's long-range missile capabilities, targeting Russian facilities from Yamal to Western Siberia. Ukrainian forces have struck several key targets, including the Kamensk Combine plant in Russia's Rostov region, which produces solid rocket fuel for multiple launch rocket systems, and four logistics and materiel storage facilities in occupied regions of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Luhansk.

The Russian military has suffered significant losses, with the loss of four Su-57 fighter jets since the beginning of the year, including a recent crash near Moscow. Each Su-57 is valued at between $35 and $40 million, and their integration with unmanned aerial vehicles and hypersonic weapons make them highly effective. Ukrainian forces plan to expand their deep-strike units and continue taking preemptive measures to ensure Russia cannot manufacture missiles in the future.

Ukraine's long-range capability is crucial for preserving its independence during the ongoing war and will remain an important component of security afterward. In addition to military targets, Ukrainian forces have also focused on protecting the Ukrainian sea, destroying or disabling over a thousand Russian boats and vessels this year.