Zelensky Hails 1,000-Kilometer Deep Strikes as Ukraine’s ‘Long-Range Sanctions’
Zelenskyy said the strikes hit aircraft, air defenses and oil facilities, with some targets nearly 1,000 kilometers from the front line.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Friday that Ukrainian long-range strikes hit Russian military targets and oil infrastructure at distances approaching 1,000 kilometers from the frontline.
- The campaign aims to reduce Russia's military capabilities and disrupt logistics supporting Moscow's war effort, building on operations expanded against military and energy targets since 2024.
- Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Be-200 Altair aircraft and a Ka-27 helicopter in Yeysk on May 15, while The Russian Ministry of Defence reported it 'shot down' nearly 300 drones.
- Zelenskyy noted that most of the operations are still ongoing, vowing, 'We will increase the range and frequency of our strikes.'
- In the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian forces liberated nearly 22 square kilometers, with the 129th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade and the 16th Army Corps conducting coordinated assault operations.
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Zelensky highlights Ukrainian long-range strikes as fair response to Russian actions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted the country’s recent long-range strikes, describing them as an appropriate response to Russian actions in Ukraine. Over the past week, Ukrainian forces have reportedly struck a series of targets deep behind Russian lines. Some of the targets were nearly 1,000 kilometers from the front, Zelensky said in a video posted to Facebook on Saturday, May 16. “These are our long-range sanctions for th…
Ukraine Hit Russian Air Defenses, Aircraft, and Oil Targets—Zelenskyy Says More Is Coming
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that most of Ukraine’s recent long-range strike operations against targets inside Russia are still underway, while releasing footage showing several confirmed hits on Russian military assets and infrastructure. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW According to statements published by Zelenskyy on Facebook on May 16, Ukrainian forces struck multiple Russian …
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'Justified response' – Zelensky releases footage of Ukrainian strikes on Russian aircraft, other targets deep behind enemy lines
Ukraine struck several Russian military targets this week, including a Be-200 amphibious aircraft, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 16.
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