Ukrainian Forces Reportedly Struck Over 50 Russian Strategic Targets in Autumn 2025

Extensive Campaign Targets Russian Infrastructure

The Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly conducted more than 50 successful strikes against Russian fuel and military-industrial infrastructure sites throughout autumn 2025. This campaign, detailed in reports from December 4, 2025, marks an unprecedented rate of successful attacks, according to Ukraine's General Staff and experts cited by Schemes, an investigative project by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

Using satellite imagery from Planet Labs, journalists compiled an interactive map illustrating the scope of these strikes on strategic Russian facilities. Damage was confirmed at a minimum of 13 locations.

Key Targets and Confirmed Damage

The strikes targeted a variety of critical infrastructure, including oil refineries, gas processing plants, fuel terminals, military factories, oil depots, and bases. Notable incidents include:

• The Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai sustained damage following a drone attack on November 30.
• The Saran Mechanical Plant, part of the state corporation Rostec and a key producer of ammunition, was hit on October 22, resulting in roof damage.
• The Tuapse oil terminal, a crucial Black Sea port for military supplies, was struck on November 1, causing damage to a pipeline and storage tanks and igniting a fire.
• The Saratov oil refinery was reportedly struck seven times during the autumn, with satellite images from November 16 confirming damage to a storage tank and a technological pipeline.
• The Feodosia Marine Oil Terminal in occupied Crimea was targeted three times, leading to the destruction or damage of 13 fuel tanks.
• Other affected sites included the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in the Samara region, the Orenburg gas processing plant, the Dmitrievka oil depot in Tambov Oblast, and fuel reservoirs in Voronezh Oblast.

Impact on Russian Economy and Military

Military and economic analysts suggest these attacks have begun to negatively impact the Russian economy. The strikes have reportedly forced Russia to increase spending on facility protection and have led to fuel shortages in some regions. Analysts also indicate that these actions are diminishing Russia's military potential.

By early October 2025, Ukrainian drone strikes were reported to have forced nearly 40% of Russia's oil refining capacity offline, with 70% of shutdowns directly linked to these attacks, according to Russian energy market data. However, a Reuters estimate from November 13, 2025, indicated that Russia's oil processing had fallen by only 3% this year despite the drone attacks. Industry experts cited by RFE/RL in November 2025 estimated that Ukraine's deep-strike campaign had cost Russia 10% of its refining capacity.

Russian Response and Ongoing Campaign

In response to the escalating strikes, Russia has reportedly implemented measures to protect its strategic sites, including increasing the number of mobile units dedicated to combating Ukrainian drones. Ukraine's campaign of deep strikes, primarily utilizing drones, has intensified, with reports of a record number of attacks on Russian oil refineries in November. This ongoing effort aims to disrupt Moscow's military logistics and supply lines, as well as to undermine a key source of revenue for its war efforts.