Zelenskyy after meeting on long-range strikes: Ukraine has updated list of targets on Russian territory – photos
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the list of priority targets for strikes on Russian territory has been updated "based on their actual impact on Russia".
Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), following a meeting on long-range strikes
Quote: "Today, we approved the continuation of our operations and updated the list of priority targets based on their actual impact on Russia and its ability to continue and prolong this war. Our main objective is for our long-range pressure to push Russia even further towards diplomacy by disrupting the production of weapons components, inflicting oil-related and other economic losses, and bringing this war back to its 'home harbour'."
Details: Zelenskyy added that "Ukraine's plan for long-range sanctions against Russia over this war is being carried out in line with the set priorities".
Kyiv can now strike targets more than 3,000 km away, and work is ongoing to further extend its long-range strike capabilities.
Quote: "The strategic depth of its rear areas, which for a long time was one of Russia's advantages, is now becoming a particular problem for Russia's political and military leadership, as the vast majority of its air defence systems are concentrated around Moscow, state residences, the Crimean Bridge, and St Petersburg."
Details: The president said that more than 1,000 long-range strike missions have been carried out under Ukraine's long-range sanctions plan since the start of this year. Ukrainian forces have been striking oil facilities, critical military production sites and strategically important Russian logistics facilities.
"We have put forward every necessary proposal to Russia's political leadership to end this war with a dignified peace. All of our partners know what needs to be done. Our precision is effectively helping create the conditions for real diplomacy," Zelenskyy added.
As can be seen from the photos, the meeting was attended by Mykhailo Drapatyi, new Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, and acting Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara.
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