Ukraine Fears Retaliation After Strike Inside Russia
Recent Ukrainian attacks targeting Russian territory, including a strike on a missile factory, have raised concerns about potential escalation and Russian retaliation. The incidents mark a significant development in the ongoing conflict, which has seen Kyiv increasingly targeting military assets within Russia.
According to reports, a Ukrainian attack on Saturday, February 22, 2026, hit a key missile factory located within Russia. Drones reportedly struck the facility, which is strategically important for Russia’s missile production. CartaCapital reported that the factory is a significant producer of missiles.
The strikes come amid heightened tensions and ongoing negotiations involving the United States, Russia and Ukraine regarding the future of the conflict. The status of Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, remains a key point of contention, with some proposals suggesting Ukraine cede the territory. CNN Brasil reported on former President Trump’s conditions for ending the conflict, which included Ukraine relinquishing claims to Crimea.
In a separate incident, a drone attack in Crimea reportedly resulted in one fatality. UOL NotÃcias reported the casualty. The development underscores growing regional tensions and the potential for further escalation as the conflict continues.
The Crimean Peninsula has a complex history, having been absorbed by the Russian Empire in the 18th century. As CNN Brasil details, it was later part of the Soviet Union before being transferred to Ukraine in 1954. Russia re-annexed Crimea in 2014, a move widely condemned internationally. The region’s strategic location on the Black Sea continues to make it a focal point in the ongoing conflict.
