Ukrainian Drones Target Bashneft Refinery: No Safe Havens in Russia's Rear
Ukrainian drones launched a significant strike on Russia's Bashneft oil refinery in Ufa, igniting explosions and fire. This marks the third attack in Bashkortostan within a month, highlighting the vulnerability of Russia's rear territories to Ukrainian operations, as confirmed by a Ukrainian security source.

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In a bold move underscoring the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian drones targeted the Bashneft oil refinery in Ufa, triggering explosions and a subsequent fire. The attack, reported by a source in Ukraine's SBU security service to Reuters, marks a significant deep strike.
This incident represents the third such attack in Bashkortostan in just a month, occurring 1,400 kilometers from Ukraine's borders. The frequency and strategic depth of these strikes highlight Ukraine's growing capabilities and determination in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
A source within Ukraine's security apparatus pointed out the implications of these strikes, emphasizing that even Russia's deep rear territories are no longer out of reach. These developments could signal a shift in the dynamics of the conflict.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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