Ukraine's Deep Strikes on Russian Infrastructure and Global Economic Impact
Key Questions
What infrastructure targets has Ukraine struck in Russia recently?
Ukraine has conducted mass drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, drone factories, warehouses, and ships, including over 400 drones on Moscow on July 20 and hits on the Tyumen refinery and Filanovsky platform in the Caspian Sea.
How has Ukraine targeted Russia's consumer economy?
Strikes have hit Wildberries, Russia's major online retailer handling 20 million orders daily and supporting 4 million jobs, as part of a broader campaign against Russian logistics and consumer infrastructure.
What does ISW report about Russian logistics in Crimea?
ISW confirms ongoing Ukrainian disruption of Russian logistics in Crimea amid the campaign of deep strikes.
What is the status of Russia's oil refining capacity?
According to Tenet Research, more than 58% of Russia's oil refining capacity is currently idle due to Ukrainian strikes.
How are Ukraine and Russia competing in drone technology?
Russia is scaling up jet-powered Shahed drones while Ukraine develops interceptors, reflecting competing theories of victory in a technological arms race.
What do analysts say about Ukraine's attrition strategy?
RAND and other analysts argue Ukraine is winning the war of attrition, with Russia suffering 200 losses per square kilometer and 50,000 casualties monthly.
What long-range drone capabilities is Ukraine developing?
President Zelensky has announced plans for Ukrainian drones with ranges of 5,000-10,000 km by 2027.
How have EU sanctions responded to Russian drone production?
The EU's latest sanctions package targets Russian drone factories in response to ongoing Ukrainian strikes.
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