Drone strikes hit Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk

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.