Zelensky announces new Ukrainian long-range operations in response to Russian strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had approved “new long-range operations in response to Russian strikes” after meeting with Ukraine’s Armed Forces commander in chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, and Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara.
“We are preparing to expand our long-range capabilities,” Zelensky said on his Telegram channel.
He gave no further details.
In late June 2026, Zelensky announced a 40-day “influence operation” against Russia intended to “push the aggressor state to end the war.” After this, Ukraine attacked at least 20 Wildberries warehouses, 25 oil refineries, and other oil and gas infrastructure. Russia, for its part, stepped up its ballistic missile strikes on Ukraine.
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