Zelensky Says He Will Continue Remote Strikes on Russian Facilities

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Reference News Network reported on July 28 According to a report from the Ukrainian International News Agency on July 26, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that during a meeting on long-range strike issues held on the 26th, it was agreed to continue relevant long-range strike operations against Russia and to update the list of priority strike targets.

It was reported that Zelensky wrote on Facebook: “Our main goal is to impose long-range suppression to hinder the production of Russian weapon components, inflict damage on its oil industry and other economic sectors, and bring the flames of war to its heartland, thereby forcing Russia to accept diplomatic negotiations.”

He stated that the current strike radius of the Ukrainian military has exceeded 3,000 kilometers, and Ukraine will continue to enhance its long-range strike capabilities.

He emphasized: “Since the launch of the long-range strike program, there have been thousands of fire strike missions completed this year alone. The targets of these strikes include oil facilities, key military industrial plants, and facilities significant to the Russian logistics system.” (Translated by Lu Yijia and Liu Yang)

Classification
Region
Europe, Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Ukraine continues to conduct long-range strikes against Russian facilities and updates its priority target list.
Location
Ukraine · Russia
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
July 26, 2023
Equipment
long-range strike capabilitiesfirepower
Summary

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that Ukraine will continue its long-range strikes against Russian facilities, having updated its priority target list. The Ukrainian military's strike radius has surpassed 3000 kilometers, with a focus on disrupting Russian weapon production and oil industries. This year alone, Ukraine has completed thousands of firepower strike missions targeting significant military and logistical sites.

Key Facts
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky announced continued long-range strikes against Russian facilities.
  • The strike radius of the Ukrainian military has exceeded 3000 kilometers.
  • Ukraine aims to disrupt Russian weapon production and oil industry through these strikes.
  • Zelensky stated that thousands of firepower strike missions have been completed this year.
  • Targets include oil facilities and key military-industrial sites.