On September 26, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck strategic targets on Russian territory. Specifically, overnight, the Ilsky Oil Refinery in the Krasnodar region and a factory in the Rostov region supplying missile components to Russian troops were hit.
Strikes on Strategic Targets
According to the president, the strikes were part of the responses to Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Zelensky noted that:
- The Ilsky Oil Refinery in the Krasnodar region was struck.
- A factory in the Rostov region that provides components for missiles and artillery to the occupiers was attacked.
- The “Pantsir-S2” complex was also targeted.
President's Reaction
President Zelensky expressed gratitude to the Ukrainian military, particularly the Security Service of Ukraine, Defense Forces, and Naval Forces, for their accuracy and effectiveness. He emphasized the importance of responding to Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities and residents, stating that:
- “We respond daily to the aggressor's terror.”
- “We are transferring this war back to where it came from.”
Strikes on Logistical Objects
In addition to the aforementioned targets, the president also reported on the results of strikes on logistical objects supporting Russia's military actions. This includes strikes on targets in the Black Sea, indicating active operations by Ukrainian forces in response to aggression.