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Drone strikes hit Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk

Ukrainian drones have struck targets deep in Russia's Ural Mountains region for the first time.

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Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk, Russia
Updated
Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 09:06 UTC
Drone strikes hit Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk
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Ukrainian drones have attacked deep into Russian territory, reaching the Ural Mountains region for the first time in the war. The strikes hit targets approximately 1,800 kilometers from Ukraine, marking a significant extension of Kyiv's long-range strike capabilities. The Urals are a critical industrial backbone for Russia, hosting major mining, metallurgy, and chemical production facilities. This operation demonstrates Ukraine's ability to threaten key economic infrastructure far from the front lines.
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3d ago@NOELreports

Russian authorities reported over 100 UAVs were involved, and a possible target in Chelyabinsk was a metallurgical plant.

3d ago@ukraine_map

A new source confirms the strikes reached approximately 1,800 kilometers from Ukraine and highlights the strategic economic importance of the targeted Ural region.

3d ago@ukraine_map

The message adds context on the strategic importance of the Urals region, detailing its role in mining, metallurgy, and resource extraction.

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