By Trendsetter Tribune 
On the night of February 6-7, 2026, Ukrainian long-range drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) successfully struck the Redkino Experimental Plant in Russia’s Tver Oblast. The facility is a critical node in the Russian military-industrial complex, specifically responsible for the production of high-energy fuel for strategic cruise missiles.
The Target: Redkino Experimental Plant
Located approximately 1,000km from the Ukrainian border, this facility is one of Russia’s primary producers of specialized chemicals and propellants.
- Decilin-M (T-10) Fuel: The plant manufactures components for this high-density synthetic fuel, which is essential for the propulsion of Kh-55 and Kh-101 cruise missiles. These missiles are Russia’s primary air-launched weapons used to target Ukraine’s energy grid.
- Secondary Production: The facility also produces vital fuel additives for diesel and aviation kerosene, supporting broader military logistics.
- Sanctions Status: Due to its role in the cruise missile supply chain, the plant is currently under heavy sanctions from the U.S., U.K., and several European allies.
The Operation and Impact
The strike was executed by the SBU’s “Alpha” Special Operations Center, which has recently accelerated its campaign against Russian rear-line military production.
- Visual Evidence: NASA’s FIRMS satellite service confirmed active thermal signatures at the plant following the explosions. Local residents shared footage of a massive column of black smoke rising over the Zavodskaya street facility.
- Russian Official Claims: Tver Acting Governor Vitaly Korolev confirmed a drone attack but claimed the fire was caused by “falling debris” and that production was unaffected.
- Strategic Goal: An SBU source emphasized that even a temporary disruption at Redkino complicates the complex chemical manufacturing process required for long-range missiles, potentially slowing the pace of Russian aerial barrages.
Context: The Winter “Energy War”
The strike occurred on the same day Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack across eight Ukrainian regions.
| Date | Event |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Russia launches its largest missile attack of the winter, ending a brief “energy ceasefire” and targeting thermal plants. |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Ukraine strikes the Kapustin Yar test range in Astrakhan, targeting infrastructure used for Oreshnik ballistic missile preparation. |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Redkino Strike: Ukraine hits the fuel source for the Kh-101 missiles used in that morning’s mass attack on Kyiv and Kharkiv. |
This operation is part of Ukraine’s broader “Deep Strike” strategy, aimed at degrading Russia’s ability to manufacture and launch the very weapons being used to cripple the Ukrainian energy grid during the severe winter freeze