Ukraine’s Long-Range Drones Strike Deep Inside Russia, Damaging Electronic Warfare Equipment Plant In Stavropol: Report

Ukrainian security officials claim that long-range drones launched by Kyiv targeted and damaged a key Russian military-industrial facility in an overnight operation on Saturday, July 26.

The reported strike hit the Signal plant in the city of Stavropol, over 500 km from the Ukrainian border, which is known for producing critical electronic warfare systems for the Russian military.

Production Halted, Military Capability Dented: Ukrainian Official

According to a Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) official, two separate facilities at the Signal plant were damaged in the overnight strike. "This night, long-range SBU drones struck the production facilities of the Stavropol Radio Plant 'Signal'," the official told Reuters.

He also shared short video clips appearing to show a large explosion and thick black smoke rising from the site. The Signal plant is believed to be one of Russia’s key producers of radar systems, radio navigation equipment, and remote control radio technologies, all vital components of its electronic warfare infrastructure.

“Each such attack stops production processes and reduces the enemy’s military potential. This work will continue,” the SBU official added, signalling Kyiv’s intent to keep targeting Russia’s defence capabilities deep within its territory.

Kyiv’s Homegrown Drone Industry Targets Military Edge

While the Russian defence ministry has not yet responded to the claims, Reuters said it could not independently verify the details of the attack. The latest drone strike reflects a significant milestone for Ukraine’s self-developed drone programme, which has grown rapidly since the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022.

Despite facing a much larger army, Ukraine has focused on expanding its drone production, especially long-range capabilities aimed at striking key Russian targets beyond the frontlines. The reported Stavropol strike underlines Kyiv’s evolving strategy of using precision drone warfare to chip away at Moscow’s military advantage from afar.