Ukraine is hitting back hard. In a major escalation, they recently launched over 1,000 drones at Russia. This is being called the largest attack on Moscow since the war began.

These strikes aren't just hitting random spots. Ukraine is going after Russia's oil refineries. These are the big factories that turn oil into fuel for cars, planes, and tanks. By destroying them, Ukraine is trying to hurt Russia’s ability to keep its military moving and to make money from selling oil.

Experts at the Institute for the Study of War confirm that these attacks are part of a larger plan. Ukraine wants to bring the reality of the war home to the Russian people. For a long time, the fighting was mostly happening inside Ukraine. Now, the people living in Russia are feeling the effects directly.

There is also a lot of talk about a new weapon called the "Pelican." It is a type of drone that Ukraine is using, though there is some mystery about exactly how it works and what makes it special. Experts are trying to figure out if it is a missile or a drone, but one thing is clear: it is proving to be a problem for Russian defenses.

These attacks happened right around the time of Russia’s recent presidential election. By hitting an oil refinery in Moscow during this time, Ukraine sent a very clear message: the war is not far away, and it is not going to stop.

This is a major change in how the war is being fought. Ukraine is proving that it can strike deep into Russian territory, forcing Russia to deal with the damage on its own soil.

Source: The Independent