- Ukraine has updated the list of priority targets to attack in long-range strikes against Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said after meeting with military leaders on July 26.
- Zelensky approves a plan for deep-strike operations and updates the list of priority targets based on their actual impact on Russia and its ability to continue and prolong this war.
- Ukraine is now able to strike targets at a distance of over 3,000 kilometers (approximately 1,864 miles), and is working to extend operating capabilities even further.
- Ukrainian drones can reach targets in the Ural region, Siberia, and other areas far from Moscow, demonstrating the effectiveness of Ukraine's deep-strike strategy.
- Over a thousand combat missions related to the military's deep-strike strategy have been carried out since the beginning of the year.
- The main goal of the attacks on Russia is to pressure the Kremlin to return to the negotiating table.
- Long-range strikes aim to disrupt the production of weapons components and cause economic losses to Russia.
- Strategic depth has long been a Russian advantage but is now a problem for its political and military leadership, as most air defense systems are concentrated around key locations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on July 26 that Ukraine has updated its list of 'priority targets' for deep strikes against Russia, aiming to pressure the Kremlin into negotiations.
"Today, we agreed to continue our operations and updated the list of priority targets — in accordance with their real impact on Russia and its ability to continue and prolong this war," Zelensky stated.
Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities now exceed 3,000 kilometers (approximately 1,864 miles), with over 1,000 combat missions executed this year alone. The targets include critical military production sites, oil facilities, and strategically important logistics infrastructure.
Zelensky emphasized that the strategic depth, once an advantage for Russia, is now a liability, as most of its air defense systems are concentrated around major cities like Moscow, St. Petersburg, and the Crimean Bridge.8
He noted, "The main goal is to further pressure Russia into diplomacy by disrupting the production of weapons components, causing oil and other economic losses, and bringing this war back to a 'familiar ground.'"
The announcement follows a series of Ukrainian attacks on logistics hubs owned by Russia's largest online retailer, indicating a shift in Ukraine's military strategy to target deeper within Russian territory.
Zelensky's meeting with military leaders focused on the continuation of these operations, highlighting the importance of long-range strikes in the ongoing conflict.
“Ukraine now strikes targets beyond 3,000 km, with over 1,000 missions this year hitting oil and military sites. Zelensky said Russia's air defense is concentrated around Moscow and the Crimean Bridge, turning its strategic depth into a vulnerability.”
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