Published: · Region: Western Russia · Category: Forecast

Ukrainian Deep-Strike and Drone Campaign Against Russian Energy and Logistics Continues

Theater: Western Russia
Time horizon: 24h
Published: 2026-05-27
Moderate confidence (75%)
Risk direction: escalatory · Impact: HIGH

Executive summary

Over the next 24 hours, Ukraine is likely to launch additional drone and possibly missile strikes against Russian refineries, fuel depots, and logistics nodes in western Russia and occupied Crimea, though on a limited scale (1–3 targets). The focus will remain on energy infrastructure to reinforce the already documented 10% drop in Russian coke and oil-product output. Russia will attempt to intercept with air defenses and may retaliate with more missile strikes on Ukrainian cities like Kherson and logistics hubs. A pause in strikes is possible if weather or asset availability interferes, but consistent messaging from Kyiv suggests continued operations.

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