💥 Attack

Ukrainian forces likely struck Russian military airfields, an aircraft repair plant, and an oil refinery in Russia overnight on May 26 to 27, including strikes on Taganrog Airbase and the Tuapse Oil Refinery.

Taganrog, Rostov Oblast
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Institute for the Study of War Meduza Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post

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Ukrainian forces likely struck Russian military airfields, an aircraft repair plant, and an oil refinery in Russia overnight on May 26 to 27. Geolocated footage published on May 27 shows an explosion and smoke plume near the Taganrog Airbase in Rostov Oblast, and a Ukrainian source claimed that Ukrainian forces used unspecified missiles – presumably Storm Shadows or SCALPs – in the strikes.

Meduza → Source tone: certain

Rostov Governor Yuri Slyusar said falling missile debris set cars on fire in Taganrog.

Meduza → Source tone: certain

Two women were injured in Taganrog, one seriously.

Meduza → Source tone: likely

Telegram channel Astra reported that the grounds of Aviation Repair Plant No. 325 were on fire following the strike.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Residents reported blasts and smoke, with preliminary reports suggesting a strike on an aviation equipment maintenance facility.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: likely

Ukraine struck the 325th Aviation Repair Plant in Taganrog.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Debris from the strike injured two women, one seriously.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:39.238Z

Source story: russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-may-27-2026