Zelensky Orders Preemptive Strikes on Russian War Facilities More Than 1,200 Kilometers Away
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Updated · Kyiv Post · Jun 25
Zelensky Orders Preemptive Strikes on Russian War Facilities More Than 1,200 Kilometers Away
3 articles · Updated · Kyiv Post · Jun 25
Summary
Ukraine will hit facilities Russia uses to sustain its war effort, Zelensky said, casting the campaign as a preemptive response to fresh Russian attacks across Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk.
Long-range strikes have already reached arsenals near St. Petersburg, a missile-component plant in Cheboksary and gas facilities in Orenburg region more than 1,200 kilometers from the front, alongside attacks on oil sites and military communications.
Russian logistics in occupied territory are becoming harder, Zelensky said, and Moscow has shifted hundreds of S-400, S-500 and Pantsir launchers toward Moscow plus nearly 90 launchers to Valdai and the Kerch Bridge.
More than 60 Russian regions are facing fuel shortages and rising gasoline and diesel prices, Zelensky said, while intelligence reports suggest Russian officials are considering delaying or canceling September State Duma election plans.
Zelensky tied the pressure campaign to G7 talks and new drone-production deals, saying stronger partner support could quickly force Moscow to choose peace negotiations.
Can Ukraine’s drone blitz truly cripple Russia’s war machine and force Moscow to the negotiating table?
As strikes cause fuel shortages, how will growing domestic pressure inside Russia shape Putin's next move?
With Ukraine escalating attacks, can President Trump's diplomatic intervention finally end Europe's largest modern conflict?
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Overview
The Ukraine-Russia conflict has entered a new phase, with Ukraine adopting a bold strategy of striking deep into Russian territory. President Zelensky has made it clear that these actions are meant to send a strong message to Moscow: Russia will not be able to take Ukrainian land without facing serious consequences. By making Russian military logistics more difficult and raising the cost of occupation, Ukraine aims to deter further aggression. This shift highlights Ukraine’s determination to defend its sovereignty and demonstrates its growing ability to challenge Russia beyond its borders.