Ukraine Targets 8-28-25

Russian military targets within 280 miles of Ukraine include bases, airfields, command posts, supply depots, and logistics hubs in several Russian oblasts (provinces), as well as annexed Crimea. These areas are key to Russia's war effort and have been repeatedly targeted by Ukrainian forces using drones and long-range missiles.  

Regions near the Ukrainian border

Belgorod Oblast

This region is one of the most frequently targeted areas by Ukrainian forces due to its proximity to the border. 

·       Military bases and facilities: Numerous troop concentrations, supply depots, and command centers are located throughout the oblast.

·       Logistics hubs: Railway nodes and storage facilities used to supply Russian forces are priority targets.

·       Border crossings: Entry points into Russia are often sites of military activity and troop buildup.

·       Popovka village: Ukrainian forces were reported to have advanced to this village, near the border, in March 2025. 

Kursk Oblast

This region is a significant staging ground for Russian forces and has been the site of Ukrainian cross-border incursions. 

·       Military command centers: Russian operational command centers for the border region are key targets.

·       Supply routes: Roads and rail lines bringing supplies to the front are vulnerable to attack.

·       Sudzha: Ukrainian forces briefly seized territory in this area in August 2024 before being pushed back by Russian forces. 

Rostov Oblast

Located to Ukraine's east, this region is a major hub for military logistics and command for Russia's Southern Military District. 

·       Millerovo air base: This airfield is home to Su-30SM and Su-25 aircraft and is located well within the 280-mile range. In January 2025, it was being reinforced with new air defense systems.

·       Rostov-on-Don North air base: This base supports transport aviation, including An-12 and An-26 aircraft.

·       Novocherkassk base: A newly built military base, potentially belonging to the 100th Military Logistics Regiment, has been constructed near Rostov-on-Don. 

Bryansk Oblast

This region serves as a base for Russian missile and drone launches targeting Ukraine. 

·       Drone launch sites: Locations near the city of Bryansk are used to launch Shahed-type drones.

·       Missile launch sites: Areas near Bryansk and Voronezh oblasts have been used to launch Iskander-M ballistic missiles. 

Annexed Crimea and Krasnodar Krai

Although farther from the central frontlines, military sites in these regions are still within range for long-range attacks and are critical for Russian operations. 

·       Airfields in Crimea: Balbek, Gvardiyske, and Saki airfields are crucial for controlling airspace over the Black Sea and launching strikes.

·       Khersones airfield (Crimea): This airfield was hit in August 2025, with Ukraine claiming to have destroyed several drones.

·       Primorsko-Akhtarsk airfield (Krasnodar): This base is used for drone launches and has received new hangars for aircraft protection. 

Command and infrastructure targets

Beyond major bases, Ukrainian forces have struck other valuable military targets deeper inside Russia. 

·       Oil refineries: A refinery near Volgograd, approximately 280 miles from the border, was struck by drones in August 2025.

·       Radio-technical intelligence complexes: The Zvezda complex near Stavropol has been targeted, affecting Russian satellite communication.

·       Military production facilities: Factories and facilities producing or repairing military equipment are also potential targets. 

Hundreds of Russian military and paramilitary targets are located within 280 miles (approximately 450 km) of Ukraine. These include command and logistics centers, military airfields, fuel depots, and railway hubs. Ukrainian forces have increasingly used long-range drones and missiles to strike these targets to disrupt Russian military capabilities. 

Below are some of the key Russian military targets, organized by region, that are within Ukraine's strike range.

Rostov Oblast

This region is a major military hub for Russia's full-scale invasion. 

·       Rostov-on-Don

: The city serves as a central headquarters and logistics center for the Russian invasion.

·       Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery

: This refinery has been repeatedly targeted by Ukrainian strikes because it is a major fuel supplier to

Russia's southern forces.

·       Millerovo military airfield

: Located in Rostov Oblast, this airfield has been damaged in drone strikes. 

Kursk Oblast

This border region has seen an increase in cross-border incursions and fighting since 2024. 

·       Kursk Nuclear Power Plant: Russian sources claim Ukrainian drones have attacked the power plant, damaging a transformer.

·       Supply lines: Ukraine has targeted key military supply routes in the region to disrupt Russian logistics.

·       Air defense systems: Radar and other air defense infrastructure are targeted to neutralize Russia's ability to detect low-flying targets, including drones. 

Voronezh Oblast

This region, close to Ukraine's border, is home to key Russian military assets.

·       Liski railway hub: Ukrainian drones attacked this major railway hub in August 2025, damaging a power line and disrupting Russian troop and supply movements.

·       Fuel base: A fuel and lubricant storage site used by Russian forces has been targeted. 

Other key targets

·       Airfields: Numerous military airfields in western Russia are within range. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) maintains a map of hundreds of potential military targets, including airbases, that are in range of Ukraine's long-range missiles.

·       Naval bases: The Novorossiysk naval base, where parts of Russia's Black Sea Fleet have relocated, is also a potential target for Ukraine.

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