NPR
Inside a secretive Ukrainian team launching deep drone strikes at Russia
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Title: Ukrainian drone strikes reach deep into Russian territory
Summary: Ukraine is conducting long-range drone operations targeting Russian oil infrastructure, with strikes reported up to 1,200 miles away. NPR observed operations with one Ukrainian strike team involved in these missions.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/27/g-s1-129704/ukraine-long-range-drones-russia-war