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By the Patriot Watch Desk

Published September 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET · Updated September 26, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET

Russian jet drones force Ukraine's largest steel plant idle

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by HotAir. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

The Gateway Pundit reported that Ukraine's largest steel plant has shut down production as Russian jet-powered Geran drones become the main threat of the war. HotAir reported that two more Russian refineries shut down operations after drone strikes.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 5 d ago, when HotAir reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 4 d ago from The Gateway Pundit.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

The Gateway Pundit 4 d ago

As TGP Anticipated a Week Ago, Ukraine’s Largest Steel Plant Shuts Down Production, as Russian Jet-Powered Geran Drones Become the Main Threat of the War ↗

Two More Russian Refineries Shut Down Operations After Drone Strikes ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 25, 9:00 PM ET
5 d ago

HotAir

Two More Russian Refineries Shut Down Operations After Drone Strikes ↗

Sep 26, 4:00 PM ET
4 d ago

The Gateway Pundit

As TGP Anticipated a Week Ago, Ukraine’s Largest Steel Plant Shuts Down Production, as Russian Jet-Powered Geran Drones Become the Main Threat of the War ↗

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