Ukraine is currently conducting a long-range bombing campaign across Russia that turns the country’s vastness into a weakness and exploits the Kremlin’s inability to defend every inch of the endless Russian skies. Ukrainian bombing raids on Russian oil refineries have been underway since the early stages of the war but have gained significant momentum over the past month. By late August, Ukraine had succeeded in disrupting at least 17 percent of Russia’s refining capacity, according to Reuters. Crucially, Ukraine’s bombing campaign is exploiting Russia’s size and taking advantage of the country’s already overstretched air defenses. Nevertheless, they hope Ukraine’s increasing ability to inflict serious damage on Russia’s energy sector can help persuade Putin to finally engage in peace talks.