long-range
adjective
1
: relating to or fit for long distances
long-range rockets
2
: involving or taking into account a long period of time
long-range planning
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Kyiv has also stepped up long-range drone and missile strikes inside Russia, targeting energy, military and logistics infrastructure, demonstrating the progress Ukraine has made in developing domestic strike capabilities.
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Almost daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities have created a fuel crisis and heaped political pressure on the Kremlin as its all-out invasion of Ukraine stretches into its fifth year.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Combined with long-range drones, electronic warfare systems and missile launchers housed in similar containers, the concept could create highly adaptable battlefield networks.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Russia’s Defense Ministry said in a statement that the bombardment was in response to Ukraine’s recent barrage of long-range strikes, which have caused severe fuel shortages and put pressure on President Vladimir Putin.
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Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
Almost daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities have created a fuel crisis and heaped political pressure on the Kremlin as its all-out invasion of Ukraine stretches into its fifth year.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Combined with long-range drones, electronic warfare systems and missile launchers housed in similar containers, the concept could create highly adaptable battlefield networks.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Russia’s Defense Ministry said in a statement that the bombardment was in response to Ukraine’s recent barrage of long-range strikes, which have caused severe fuel shortages and put pressure on President Vladimir Putin.
—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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“Long-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-range. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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