Ukraine says it used its new long-range ‘Palianytsia’ rocket drone for the first time as it targets air bases deep inside Russia

While Western limits remain in force, Ukraine has resorted to using relatively cheap, domestically-produced drones to carry out long-range attacks on Russian territory.

Ukrainian forces have claimed some notable long-distance hits on Russian aircraft in recent months, including on a Russian Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber at Olenya airbase in Murmansk, 1,100 miles inside Russia.

As well as inflicting damage on Russia’s offensive capabilities, Ukraine’s long-range strikes are also likely designed to pressure Russian air defenses and spread fear among locals, experts previously told Business Insider.

The new rocket drone comes as Ukraine continues its counteroffensive in Russia’s Kursk territory.