# [24H] Ukraine Likely to Attempt Follow-On Deep Strikes on Russian Energy Infrastructure

*Issued Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Issued**: 2026-09-09T17:09:57.102Z (2h ago)
**Expires**: 2026-09-10T17:09:57.102Z (22h from now)
**Category**: MILITARY | **Confidence**: 65% | **Impact**: HIGH
**Risk Direction**: escalatory
**Affected Regions**: Russia – Black Sea coast, Russia – Yamal and Arctic region, Ukraine, EU energy importers
**Affected Assets**: Russian Black Sea Fleet infrastructure, Yamal gas and condensate facilities, Russian refineries such as Kirishi, Air defense systems (S-300/S-400, Pantsir), Black Sea commercial shipping
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**Source**: https://hamerintel.com/forecasts

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## Prediction

Following the Novy Urengoy hit, Ukraine is likely within 24 hours to launch additional long-range drones or missiles at Russian energy or port assets, prioritizing Black Sea naval facilities and high-visibility gas or oil nodes. Targets could include Novorossiysk port infrastructure, Tuapse refinery, or secondary Yamal-region facilities, seeking cumulative psychological and logistical damage. This will further stretch Russian air defense coverage and force Moscow to divert additional systems away from the front, indirectly easing pressure on Ukrainian lines. Confirmation would be new reported fires or explosions at Russian energy or port locations far from the front; denial would be a documented Ukrainian pause in long-range strikes, possibly due to stockpile or weather constraints.

## Drivers

- Ukrainian strike on Admiral Essen at Novorossiysk
- Multiple confirmed attacks on Novy Urengoy condensate hub and Yamal energy site
- Emerging trend of deep reciprocal strikes on ports and energy systems
- Ukrainian strategic shift toward economic warfare