Published: · Region: Russia – Volga Federal District · Category: Forecast

Ukrainian Deep-Strike Drone Campaign Against Russian Refineries Continues Within 24 Hours

Theater: Russia – Volga Federal District
Time horizon: 24h
Published: 2026-09-25
Moderate confidence (70%)
Risk direction: escalatory · Impact: HIGH

Full prediction

Within the next 24 hours, Ukraine is likely to launch at least one additional long-range drone or missile strike against Russian refining or missile-fuel infrastructure in the Volga, Southern, or Central Federal Districts. Russian air defenses and electronic warfare will intercept some assets, but imagery of at least attempted strikes and localized fires is probable. This sustains psychological pressure on the Russian rear, marginally degrades refined export capacity, and forces Moscow to divert more air defenses away from front-line cities. Confirmation would come from geolocated video/imagery of new fires or explosions at Russian industrial facilities; denial would be a full 24-hour lull in reported cross-border strikes on refineries or defense plants.

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