Drone campaign
Coverage of Drone campaign in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Refinery, Baltic Oil Ports, Drones Trigger First Air Raid in Chelyabinsk
Ukraine reportedly targeted one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, two major Baltic export ports, and an industrial facility in a drone campaign. The attacks triggered the first air raid alerts in Chelyabinsk, over 1,000 miles from Ukrainian-controlled territory, with Russia claiming to have intercepted 519 drones.
- Ukraine striking Russian energy infrastructure at unprecedented rate
Ukraine is conducting a drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure at an unprecedented rate, leading to Russia's worst fuel crisis in decades.
- Russia’s War Machine Is Burning at Home
Ukraine’s drone campaign is increasing in intensity and targeting Russia’s fuel, defense, and industrial sectors. The economic strain on Russia’s key industries is compounding over time.
- Putin’s road to ruin: Ukraine hits key Russian supply line with new drone campaign
Ukraine has targeted a key Russian supply line with a drone campaign, causing fuel shortages in Crimea. Authorities in Saki restricted fuel sales due to supply disruptions from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- The Cracks in the Kremlin’s Shield: Russia’s Growing Air Defense Crisis
Ukraine's drone campaign is successfully dismantling Russia's control of territory, escalation, and skies, exposing vulnerabilities in the Kremlin's defense strategy. The crisis highlights growing weaknesses in Russia's air defense system.
- Russian Guided Bomb Strike Kills Three in Zaporizhzhia
Russian forces conducted a guided aerial bomb strike in Balabyne, Zaporizhzhia region, killing three and wounding three at a public transit stop. A separate drone campaign overnight in the Odesa region damaged buildings and injured a 41-year-old man.
- Ukraine Launches Drone Assault Against Russian Ports, Refineries, and Navy Arsenals
Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone attack on Russian military and energy facilities, including the Kronstadt Marine Plant and a naval ammunition depot in Lebyazhye, as part of a multi-region campaign reaching the Baltic coast on June 6.