On the night of July 26, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) carried out a series of strikes against strategically important Russian military and infrastructure targets. The AFU General Staff officially confirmed the destruction of several targets, including facilities in occupied Crimea and within Russian territory.
Strikes on Crimea: Chornomornaftogaz and Drone Control
One of the key targets of the attack was the Chornomornaftogaz complex near the village of Vnukove. According to the General Staff, the hit on this target has been confirmed. Since the occupation of the peninsula, Russia has actively used these facilities for the extraction, storage, and transportation of natural gas and petroleum products. Additionally, the enterprise's infrastructure supports the fuel and energy needs of the Russian military grouping stationed in Crimea.
In addition to oil and gas facilities, Ukrainian forces struck a ground repeater near Chornomorsk. This communication node is used to control "Geran" and "Gerbera" type strike drones. The General Staff explained that such repeaters are critical for the enemy: they increase the flight range of drones, improve communication stability, and enhance control quality during attacks on Ukrainian territory.
Logistics and Infrastructure in Frontline Regions
Defense forces also struck logistical hubs in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Specifically, a road bridge near Vyselky was hit, which the occupiers used to transport military equipment and cargo. Furthermore, a convoy of Russian drones near Chervonopopivka was targeted, as well as an area where enemy personnel were concentrated in the village of Purovka in the Luhansk region.
Confirmation of Strike on Tyumen Refinery
The AFU General Staff clarified the results of a preliminary operation conducted on July 25. In particular, the destruction of the Tyumen Oil Refinery (NPPZ) was confirmed. This enterprise is one of the key players in the oil refining industry of Western Siberia, with an annual capacity of about 7 million tons of oil.
The plant produces a wide range of products: automotive gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel, fuel oil, and other petroleum products. According to Ukrainian sources, a significant portion of this output is used to meet the needs of the Russian military-industrial complex and armed forces.
Context of Long-Range Operations
Attacks on targets inside Russia continue. On the night of July 25, the Ukrainian Defense Forces launched a series of strikes against military and logistical targets. Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that not only the Tyumen Refinery was hit, but also a logistics facility in Yekaterinburg, a train carrying fuel and lubricants in Rostov-on-Don, as well as ships and a warship in the Caspian Sea.
