Ukraine Hits 8 Russian War Sites From Arctic to Caspian

Ukrainian forces struck eight Russian infrastructure facilities supporting Moscow’s war effort in a sweeping campaign stretching from the Arctic to the Caspian Sea, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday, Sept. 10.In a Telegram post, Zelensky said the targets included an oil refinery in the Yamalo-Nenets region and the Makhachkala Commercial Sea Port in Russia’s Republic of Dagestan.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official.Facilities in the Moscow, Voronezh, Astrakhan, and Bryansk regions also came under attack, according to the president.“Russia continues its terror against Ukraine every day. And every day it receives a just response,” Zelensky said.Shahed supply route hit on the CaspianUkrainian drone manufacturer Fire Point said its FP-1 long-range drones attacked the Makhachkala port, which Russia allegedly used to receive Iranian-made Shahed attack drones transported across the Caspian Sea.A strike and subsequent fire were recorded within the port, RBC-Ukraine reported, adding that the full extent of the damage was still being assessed.The Makhachkala facility is Russia’s only ice-free deep-water port on the Caspian Sea. It operates throughout the year and connects Russia with other countries in the region, including Iran.Shahed drones delivered through the port were reportedly transported onward to deployment areas before being launched against Ukraine.During the first eight months of 2026, the port handled more than 2.9 million metric tons (3.2 million tons) of cargo, including over 2.08 million tons of oil. Other Topics of Interest SBU Unit Chief Detained Over Ammunition Storage Violations After 35 Killed Near Kyiv Investigators say ammunition was stored in an unauthorized facility less than 100 meters from homes, contributing to a deadly chain of explosions after a Russian drone strike. Eight targets across six Russian regionsAlong with the Makhachkala port, Zelensky confirmed that a refinery had been hit in the Yamalo-Nenets region of Russia’s Arctic. He did not identify the facility or describe the damage there, but the reported attacks covered six Russian federal subjects.The president did not provide details about the sites attacked in the Moscow, Voronezh, Astrakhan, and Bryansk regions.Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russian refineries, ports, logistics hubs, and other infrastructure Kyiv says supplies Moscow’s military or generates revenue used to finance Russia’s invasion.Zelensky thanked the Ukrainian personnel involved in the latest operations and those supporting the country’s ability to conduct strikes deep inside Russia.“I thank every warrior and everyone who ensures our long-range capability and precision,” he said. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 97% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.