Ukraine has launched a 40-day campaign using long-range drones and missiles to target Russian oil refineries, military sites, and the Dubna Space Communications Center. In response or concurrently, Russia has conducted missile strikes on Kyiv, resulting in civilian casualties and building destruction. Ukraine is utilizing some U.S.-manufactured drone technology for these deep strikes, while also targeting Russian tankers and tugboats used to bypass sanctions.
Editor's Analysis
Missing are the perspectives of Russian state media or officials regarding the legitimacy of their strikes and the economic impact of the refinery attacks from a Russian domestic viewpoint. Additionally, there is no analysis of the legal or diplomatic repercussions for the U.S. regarding the use of its technology for deep strikes into Russian territory.
