On 11 July 2026, Ukrainian drone strikes hit southern Russian facilities, including oil refineries and the Azov Sea port of Taganrog. Russian authorities said the attacks caused fires, emergency measures, and evacuations, while also claiming that more than 370 Ukrainian drones were intercepted, including some over the Moscow region.
The strikes are significant because they targeted critical energy infrastructure and a transport node in the Azov Sea region. Russian leadership said the attacks were worsening fuel shortages, showing the broader economic and military pressure created by long-range drone warfare.
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