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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ap Correspondent

Embarrassment in Moscow as Ukraine’s daring strikes hit targets deep inside Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a ceremony for presenting the Russian Federation National Awards during the celebrations for the National Unity Day at the St. Catherine Hall of the Senate Palace of the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (Maxim Shipenkov/Pool Photo via AP) - (AP)

Ukrainian long-range drones have reportedly struck an industrial plant deep inside Russia, approximately 1,300 kilometres (800 miles) from the border, while Kyiv’s forces continue to fight an intense battle to repel a Russian advance on the strategic city of Pokrovsk in eastern Donetsk.

Two drones targeted an industrial facility in Sterlitamak, located in Russia’s Bashkortostan region, according to regional Governor Radiy Habirov. He stated online that both drones were shot down, causing no casualties, and that the facility was operating normally, though he did not specify the exact target.

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