On September 28, 2026, Ukrainian forces carried out a series of strikes on defense and oil facilities in Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the attacks were conducted overnight against targets in six regions of the Russian Federation and in the Black Sea.
Locations of the Strikes
According to the information released by Zelensky, the strikes targeted:
- Tula region — two defense factories;
- Voronezh region — two defense factories;
- Krasnodar region — oil facilities;
- Kaluga region — facilities used for drone attacks;
- Oryol region — facilities used for drone attacks;
- Bryansk region — a target related to the occupying contingent;
- Black Sea — a target that was struck.
Strategic Objectives of the Attacks
Zelensky emphasized that Ukrainian forces focused on destroying objects used by Russia for aggressive actions against Ukraine. In particular, it was noted that strikes on oil facilities in the Krasnodar region aimed to reduce the supply capabilities for military operations.
Additional Strikes on Enemy Positions
Furthermore, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported strikes on:
- Surface-to-air missile systems in Bryansk region;
- Command and drone launch points in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk;
- Repair units and ammunition depots of the Russian army in Donetsk region.
These actions indicate an intensification of Ukrainian forces in response to ongoing threats from Russia and highlight a strategic approach to conducting military operations.