Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia

Firefighters put out a fire after a Ukrainian drone attack hit a building housing a huge panorama painting depicting the defence of the city during the 19th century Crimean War in Sevastopol, Crimea (Mikhail Razvozhaev via Telegram/AP)

A series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country’s forces struck several military and energy infrastructure sites, including a military factory that he said supplied components for Russian drones and missiles.