--- title: "\"Moscow Burned Twice\": How Ukraine Confirms the Effectiveness of Strikes on Russia and Why Drone Manufacturers Remain Silent" description: "🔥 \"Moscow Burned Twice\": How Ukraine Confirms Strikes on Russia Drone manufacturers reveal verification methods: from satellites to OSINT. Why do they remain silent about specific missions? Analysis of \"deep strike\" strategy and attacks on refineries in Perm and Crimea. #Ukraine #Russia #Drones #OSINT #MilitaryStrategy" date: 2026-08-10T08:50:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/moscow-burned-twice-how-ukraine-confirms-the-effectiveness-of-strikes-on-russia-and-why-drone-manufacturers-remain-silent tags: [ukraine-russia-war, drones, osint, military-strategy, lukoil, perm, crimea] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "Moscow Burned Twice": How Ukraine Confirms the Effectiveness of Strikes on Russia and Why Drone Manufacturers Remain Silent ![Thick black smoke rises above an industrial area, illustrating the aftermath of strikes on Russian targets reported by Ukraine.](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/10/moskva-pylala-dva-razha-kak-ukraina-podtverzhdaet-effektivnost-udarov/moskva-pylala-dva-razha-kak-ukraina-podtverzhdaet-effektivnost-udarov-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Confirmation of strikes requires comprehensive analysis: satellites, OSINT, intelligence data. - Drone manufacturers do not publicize mission details for the sake of tactical security. - Ukraine struck refineries in Perm and a boat base in Crimea. - There are contradictions in damage assessment between Ukrainian and Russian sources. **August 10, 2026**. Amidst a protracted conflict and a shift towards "deep strike" tactics, a key element of the Ukrainian Defense Forces' strategy is not just delivering the blow, but its flawless confirmation. The RBK-Ukraine article "Moscow Burned Twice" reveals the mechanisms Kiev uses to verify the results of attacks on Russia's critical infrastructure. ### Comprehensive Fact-Checking Approach: From Satellites to OSINT Manufacturers of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) note in a comment to the publication that confirming results is always a complex combination of sources. Modern warfare requires objective control that cannot be ensured by visual observation alone. The methodology includes data from units, intelligence information, open sources (OSINT), photo and video materials, as well as high-resolution satellite imagery. Indirect signs also play an important role: enemy reports, analysis of secondary signs of damage (such as power outages or smoke at industrial facilities), and further monitoring of the target. It is precisely this multi-sensor approach that allows distinguishing real destruction from fake news or false alarms. ### Why Drone Manufacturers Do Not Publicize Their Successes Despite the active participation of private companies in weapons production, they rarely act as public confirmers of specific combat episodes. "In such matters, there is the competence of the military, intelligence, and state bodies," emphasized one of the surveyed companies. Manufacturers focus on the technical efficiency of systems, receive feedback from operators, and improve the product, but do not always publicly link a specific product to a specific operation. This is a matter not only of communication strategy but also of security. Public confirmation may reveal excessive data about tactics, means used, and the decision-making process, which in the conditions of hybrid warfare could be fatal for future missions. ### Chronology of Strikes: From Perm to Crimea Previously, RBK-Ukraine reported on a series of successful attacks confirming the effectiveness of the new tactic. The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the "Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez" refinery in Perm, Russia, and also hit an enemy training ground in the occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region. These incidents became part of a broader campaign of strikes against the enemy's economic infrastructure. Logistics hubs, such as Wildberries, and facilities in Crimea also came into focus. Recently, the Defense Forces struck one of the top-5 largest refineries in Russia and a boat base in Crimea. Each of these strikes undergoes a strict verification procedure before becoming public knowledge. ### Contradictory Data In the context of assessing the effectiveness of strikes, there are differences in data interpretation. On the one hand, Ukrainian sources and independent OSINT analysts record large-scale fires and destruction, relying on satellite images and videos. On the other hand, official Russian sources often minimize damage, claiming "local fires" or "successful operation of air defense systems". There is also a time lag between the delivery of a strike and its public confirmation. While drone manufacturers may receive data about a hit in real-time, a public statement from the state is often delayed to gather the full picture and prevent the leakage of tactical data. This creates an information vacuum that is often filled with speculation. ### Strategic Effect of "Deep Strike" Tactics The shift to deep strike tactics changes the landscape of the conflict. Strikes on refineries and logistics centers inflict long-term economic damage, undermining the enemy's ability to finance military operations. Confirming these strikes becomes a tool of information warfare, demonstrating to the world and allies Ukraine's ability to hit targets deep inside Russian territory. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: How does Ukraine confirm the effectiveness of strikes on Russia? **A:** A complex of methods is used: satellite imagery, OSINT, intelligence data, and analysis of secondary signs of damage. ### Q: Why do drone manufacturers not confirm specific missions? **A:** This is a security issue. Public confirmation could reveal tactics and means, which is dangerous for future operations. ### Q: Which targets were hit recently? **A:** The "Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez" refinery in Perm, a training ground in the Zaporizhzhia region, a top-5 refinery in Russia, and a boat base in Crimea.