What did President Zelenskiy confirm about the drone strike on Russia's Tyumen region, and what did he say about Ukraine's new long-range drones?

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed in his nightly video address that Ukrainian drones struck an oil refining facility in Russia's Tyumen Region — located more than 2,000 km from Ukraine’s border — and credited Ukrainian special operations forces for the operation. He stated that Ukraine has developed new modernised long-range drones capable of reaching targets up to 3,000 km away, calling their deployment 'successful' and 'entirely justified responses to Russian strikes against our state.' He emphasized that Ukraine's plan of long-range operations is actively being implemented.

What was the reported outcome of the drone attack on the Tyumen refinery, according to Russian regional authorities?

According to Alexander Moor, the governor of Tyumen Region, Russian air defenses repelled the drone attack on the oil refinery; preliminary reports indicated no damage occurred, and staff were evacuated.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms drone strike on refining facilities in Russia's Tyumen region

Jun 20, 2026

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy confirmed drone strikes on a major Russian oil refinery in Tyumen using new 3,000 km-range drones. Although officials reported no damage, the facility processes millions of tons of crude annually into fuels.

reuters

2026-06-20

Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms drone strike on refining facilities in Russia's Tyumen region

Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms drone strike on refining facilities in Russia's Tyumen region

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