In recent days, attacks by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been recorded in Russia's border regions, continuing at a moderate level. According to military experts, this is part of Kyiv's strategy to stockpile drones to prepare for larger-scale strikes.

Analysts say the current attacks, using dozens of UAVs per day, may be an attempt by Kyiv to maintain pressure on Russian air defenses while stockpiling supplies for more massive strikes. This is supported by reports that Ukraine has significantly increased production of drones in recent months, including models with a range of up to 1000–2500 km, such as the Bobr and the new Palyanitsya loitering munition, unveiled in April 2024.

According to the BBC, Ukraine has carried out several major drone attacks on Russian regions since the beginning of 2025. On January 14, 180 UAVs were shot down, and on January 24, 121, including strikes on oil refineries in Ryazan and Bryansk. In May, the Russian Defense Ministry reported a record attack of 524 Ukrainian drones, most of which were neutralized. These incidents, according to experts, indicate that Ukraine is preparing for larger-scale operations.

Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov previously stated that the country had increased UAV production 2024-fold in 100 compared to 2023, and that more than 10 operators had been trained under the Army of Drones program. According to Bild, by the end of 2025, 10 Ukrainian manufacturers will begin supplying drones with a range of up to 2500 km, capable of attacking targets in the Urals and the Arctic. This was a response to the shortage of medium- and long-range missiles, as well as the increase in Russian drone attacks.