Récord de guerra: drones ucranianos alcanzan plantas de gas en Yamal a 3.000 km

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) Deep Strike units carried out precision strikes against two major Russian gas condensate plants on September 9, 2026, flying drones more than 3,000 kilometres to their targets — a new record for the deepest Ukrainian strike of the entire war.

Targets: Critical Russian Energy Infrastructure

The facilities struck were the Novourengoysky and Purovsky gas condensate plants in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District, one of Russia's key oil and gas production regions. Ukraine's SOF press service stated both plants hold critical importance for Russia's gas-condensate industry. Until this operation, the Yamalo-Nenets region was considered entirely beyond the reach of Ukrainian strikes and absolutely safe Russian rear territory.

Record Distance and Confirmed Impact

The SOF described the operation as the most significant damage inflicted on Russian territory during the entire war. Russia's regional governor Dmitry Artyukhov initially acknowledged only that debris from drones had caused a fire at an industrial facility in Novy Urengoy, stating no casualties were reported. The Ural Federal District presidential envoy Artem Zhoga confirmed that a Ukrainian drone had attempted to attack a fuel and energy complex on the Yamal Peninsula.

Strategic Implications

The strike represents a major qualitative leap in Ukraine's long-range drone capabilities, sending a clear signal that no region of Russia can any longer be considered a secure rear zone. The Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District accounts for a substantial share of Russia's natural gas exports, making these plants strategically and economically significant targets. This deepest-ever strike underscores Ukraine's growing ability to project force across vast distances into the Russian interior.