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Ukraine Intensifies Strikes on Russia with Drone Support

1/30/2026

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Since August 2025, Ukraine has intensified its strikes on targets inside Russia.
Western allies have hesitated to permit long-range missiles.
They have not opposed Ukraine's use of domestically produced drones.
Reports indicate the United States has assisted Ukraine with targeting these strikes.
Correspondent Gulliver Cragg provided exclusive coverage of one such attack.

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Story summary

Since August 2025, Ukraine has intensified its strikes on targets inside Russia.
Western allies have hesitated to permit long-range missiles.
They have not opposed Ukraine's use of domestically produced drones.
Reports indicate the United States has assisted Ukraine with targeting these strikes.
Correspondent Gulliver Cragg provided exclusive coverage of one such attack.