Ukrainian drones struck a petrochemical plant nearly 1,500 km (932 miles) inside Russia early on November 4, as Kyiv continues to escalate long-range air strikes targeting key Russian infrastructure.
The head of the Bashkortostan region, Radiy Khabirov, reported on Telegram that two Ukrainian drones hit the Sterlitamak industrial complex after being shot down. Authorities said the attack partially disabled a water treatment installation at the complex. Khabirov confirmed there were no fatalities resulting from the strike.
Ukrainian officials have not commented on the incident. However, the attack aligns with Kyiv’s ongoing campaign to target critical facilities such as oil refineries, gas storage depots, and other logistical hubs in an effort to slow Russia’s war machinery.
Kyiv has been urging the United States to provide long-range weapons, including Tomahawk missiles, which it considers essential to effectively striking back against Russian forces.
Former President Donald Trump has, at times, suggested that the U.S. could supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. However, in more recent statements, including responses to reporters on November 2, he appeared to oppose the idea. Trump, who is currently attempting to mediate a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, expressed hope that the conflict would end “without thinking about Tomahawks.” He also voiced concerns about relinquishing missiles — which have a range of 1,600 to 2,500 kilometers — that may be needed for U.S. military requirements.
Moscow has previously warned Washington against supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that such deliveries would mark a “completely new stage of escalation” between the United States and Russia.
It is worth noting that the Sterlitamak complex was targeted last month as well, when drones attacked part of the area housing a plant specializing in the development and production of equipment, parts, and tools for the oil and gas industry. This plant is also involved in the production of explosives.
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