Top 5 Ukrainian deep strikes inside Russia in May — and how they're making Russians doubt Putin (opens original article in a new tab)

Ukrainian long-range drones struck Russian oil refineries multiple times in May 2026, causing significant disruptions and increasing public distrust in the Russian government's ability to protect its citizens.

• Ukrainian drones conducted 16 strikes on Russian oil refineries in May 2026, a record since the war began.
• Russian citizens showed growing distrust in their government's ability to protect them, with protests and criticism on social media.
• The strikes disrupted Russia's oil refining capacity, causing fuel shortages and price increases across multiple regions.