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The original was posted on /r/worldnews by /u/piskeir on 2024-04-02 14:23:56.
Ukraine said its new attack drones can hit targets 600 miles inside Russia — and appeared to use them right away
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https://www.businessinsider.com/drone-deep-russia-ukraine-brag-new-620-mile-range-war-2024-4
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Soon after, authorities in Russia reported attacks at sites in Tatarstan, which is around 620 miles from the closest point in Ukraine.
According to Reuters, Nizhnekamsk is home to Russia’s third-largest oil refinery, which processes about 155,000 barrels of crude refining per day.
Close to Yelabuga are chemical and mechanical engineering stores and metal treatment factories, AFP reported.
But the latest hits fit into its playbook, as it has previously used drones to target military sites and oil refineries within Russia.
Ukraine has been using drones in lieu of artillery in some attacks as it deals with critical shortages of ammunition.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Friday that Ukraine would have to start retreating if Congress did not approve more aid soon.
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