Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Conversation
The Conversation
Oleksa Drachewych, Assistant Professor in History, Western University

Ukraine’s drone strikes are having an impact on Russia — but Russian leaders remain committed to war

In recent months, Ukrainian forces have launched drone strikes deeper into Russia and Crimea. These strikes, dubbed “long-range sanctions” by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have predominantly hit notable military targets — oil refineries, communications hubs and industries directly funding the Russian war effort.

The drone strikes aren’t the first Ukrainian attacks into Russian territory, but they now appear to be eroding support for the war among the Russian population.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.