Ukrainian drones targeted an export terminal in Russia's Rostov Oblast and oil facilities in Udmurtia and Yaroslavl Oblasts. The attack on the Rostov port facility resulted in two fatalities and five injuries, according to regional officials.
These attacks signify an escalation in Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities, directly impacting Russia's energy and export infrastructure and bringing the conflict deeper into Russian territory.
Ukrainian drones launched a series of deep strike attacks into Russian territory on July 27, 2026, targeting an export terminal in Rostov Oblast and oil infrastructure in Udmurtia and Yaroslavl Oblasts. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attacks, stating that Ukraine is bringing the war back to Russia. The strike on the port facility in Rostov-on-Don resulted in two fatalities and five injuries, according to Governor Yury Slyusar. Another attack was reported in the nearby city of Taganrog. Photos and videos of the strikes, including on an oil reserve facility in Udmurtia, circulated on social media. Udmurtia Governor Oleksandr Brechalov described it as the region's largest mass attack in recent times. Ukraine has increasingly utilized drones and missiles for deep strikes into Russia throughout 2026, targeting military and energy infrastructure.