The Ukrainian military is demonstrating an increasing ability to strike targets deep within Russia. This is significant as fewer areas within Russia feel safe from Ukrainian attacks, impacting oil facilities, weapons factories, convoys, and bombers. Repeated strikes on Russian refineries have led to fuel shortages, with one incident in Moscow causing alarm. President Zelensky suggests Russia has redeployed air defenses, leaving other areas vulnerable. President Putin has acknowledged "shortages" but downplayed their impact. Meanwhile, Russia continues to attack Ukraine, with heavy strikes on Kyiv and ongoing ground offensives. Ukraine's strategy now includes "long-range sanctions" against Russian assets, with increasingly sophisticated tools and tactics. Domestically produced drones and modified missiles are being used to hit targets far from the border, including Moscow and St. Petersburg. This shift in strategy is described as "classic air interdiction" and has disrupted Russian logistics and supplies. These operations are happening despite Western restrictions on weapon usage and the ongoing efforts of Russian air defenses. Ukraine has launched a 40-day operation aimed at forcing Russia to negotiate, though diplomatic progress remains limited.