From more than 2,500 km away, Ukraine's defenders take out a Siberian oil refinery

A strike deep inside Russian territory

According to Зеленський: Ukraine's military has carried out a successful attack on a Russian oil processing facility in Tobolsk, a city located over 2,500 kilometers away. The operation signals a major step forward in Kyiv's ability to conduct long-range missions. Meanwhile, opinion surveys conducted inside Russia reportedly indicate that more people are now calling for an end to the war, a possible sign that public sentiment is shifting.

Russia's growing vulnerabilities

According to the report, this is the first time Russia finds itself without a secure strategic rear, a situation that complicates its war effort. It is also said to be unable to keep fighting without supplies from North Korea, highlighting the country's reliance on outside resources to sustain the conflict.

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These developments underline the mounting pressure Russia faces as a result of Ukraine's strikes, and they point to a possible change in attitudes among Russians. Dependence on external help, including shipments from North Korea, may expose strategic weak points that could ultimately affect Moscow's ability to continue the war.

• Growing support in Russia for ending the conflict
• Dependence on foreign supplies

The recent strike on the oil facility in Tobolsk highlights Ukraine's expanding operational reach, reminiscent of another significant offensive where Ukraine targeted a key logistics hub in Moscow with a large-scale drone attack. This pattern of strategic assaults not only disrupts Russian supply lines but also reflects a growing capability in Ukraine's military strategy.