Zelenskyy: Ukraine will respond to Russian strikes in ways that prevent Russia from prolonging war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, commenting on recent Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Kherson, Kharkiv, Donetsk Oblast and Sumy Oblast, has said Ukraine will continue responding to attacks in ways that weaken Russia's ability to continue the war.

Source: Zelenskyy in his evening address

Details: Zelenskyy said Russian forces were "hunting" civilian targets and transport in Zaporizhzhia, attacking them with FPV drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles. He also described the strike on a business in Dnipro as "brutal and absolutely senseless".

Quote: "Russia continues its explicitly terrorist war against Ukraine, against Ukrainians. Of course, we will respond to all of these Russian attacks in a completely just manner. And we are doing this in such a way that, first and foremost, the Russian state's system suffers, along with Russia's ability to prolong the war."

Details: Zelenskyy added that the petrol shortage in Russia is one of the consequences of the war and Ukraine's long-range strikes: "We are bringing the reality of the war back to Russia and making it as difficult as possible to continue the occupation of our land."

The president thanked Ukrainian troops holding the line, especially in Donetsk Oblast, where the largest number of Russian assaults is taking place. He noted that since the start of the full-scale war, Russia has already postponed its deadline for capturing Donetsk Oblast 15 times.

Zelenskyy also announced intensive international engagement in the coming weeks and expressed hope for positive decisions from Ukraine's partners.

Quote: "June and July must deliver results: for Ukraine, first and foremost, and for our shared commitment to ensuring security. Peace is needed."

Background:

• Russian forces attacked a civilian bus in Zaporizhzhia on the evening of 29 June and also struck the building of Zaporizhzhia Oblast Military Administration. It was the second attack on a bus in the city today. Seven people were injured.
• Russian troops struck the city of Dnipro on the morning of 29 June. The premises of a private company were damaged.

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