Ukrainian military drones have recently begun reaching Russian regions in the Urals and Siberia, prompting military experts to consider whether the geography of such attacks could eventually expand as far as Vladivostok.

A month ago, military correspondent and reserve colonel Gennady Alekhin noted that Ukrainian UAVs were already capable of reaching the Urals and Siberian regions. One of the targets at the time was the Omsk oil refinery. Alekhin did not expect drones to be used extensively deep inside Russia, arguing that Ukrainian forces would likely concentrate their main efforts on border areas and critical infrastructure.

He now points to a noticeable increase in the flight range of Ukrainian drones. According to Alekhin, modern fixed-wing UAVs can cover roughly 1,500 to 2,000 kilometers.

Ukraine is also developing several types of weapons simultaneously. Alekhin cited work on ballistic missiles, the Flamingo project, as well as efforts involving ATACMS and Storm Shadow.

In his assessment, this reflects a combined approach in which different weapon systems could be used for strikes on Russian territory. Against this background, Alekhin did not rule out a further expansion of the attack range, potentially reaching Vladivostok. He did not give any specific timeframe.

The reserve colonel also noted that information about new weapons systems often becomes public only after they have already been used.

MilitaryRussia expert Dmitry Kornev, meanwhile, said that building drones with a range of up to 10,000 kilometers is technically feasible. However, he considers the appearance of such UAVs in the coming months unlikely. According to Kornev, Ukraine is working toward developing drones with such a long range, but completing the task will require time.