What specific Russian facilities did Ukraine strike according to Zelenskiy and the Ukrainian General Staff, and how far were they from the frontline?

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery in Ufa—more than 1,300 km from the frontline—for the second time, and also hit a 'strategic' military-industrial facility in the Penza region involved in producing missile components, located about 600 km from the frontline. The Ukrainian General Staff identified the Penza facility as part of Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos and specified it manufactures sensors for cruise and ballistic missiles, avionics components for aircraft, and equipment for reconnaissance satellites.

What broader strategic goal did Zelenskiy attribute to these deep-strike operations, and how does Ukraine frame their justification?

Zelenskiy described the strikes as part of 'Ukrainian long-range sanctions'—a daily implemented plan aimed at responding to Russia's actions against Ukraine—and explicitly called them 'an entirely just response to everything Russia is doing against us.' He linked the campaign to a recently approved 40-day effort designed to 'influence' Russia to end its war against Ukraine, now in its fifth year, underscoring that these operations are intentional, sustained, and morally justified by Kyiv as defensive retaliation.

Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Refinery and Missile Component Plant, Zelenskiy Says

Jul 1, 2026

President Zelenskiy confirmed Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery in Ufa and a missile component plant in Penza as part of deep-strike operations targeting Moscow's logistics. Ukrainian forces have reportedly hit 11 oil refineries and fuel facilities since June.

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