Ukraine intensifies long-range strikes on Russias oil industry as Moscow threatens foreign nationals in Kyiv
Ukraine escalates long-range strikes on Russia’s oil industry as Moscow warns foreign nationals to flee Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new wave of long-range attacks targeting Russia’s oil infrastructure, following a strategic meeting with Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Andrii Hnatov. The strikes, part of Kyiv’s broader campaign to degrade Russia’s war economy, come as Ukrainian drones simultaneously hit high-value military assets in occupied Luhansk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, including a Nebo-SV radar system, a Buk-M2 air defense command vehicle, and ammunition warehouses .
Russia has responded with threats, warning foreign nationals to evacuate Kyiv ahead of potential strikes—a move Western officials dismiss as psychological warfare. The U.S. and European governments reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, with France summoning Russia’s ambassador to protest "unacceptable" threats against civilians and diplomats after last weekend’s missile barrage . Estonia’s foreign minister confirmed its diplomats will remain in Kyiv despite the risks, calling the decision a show of solidarity .
The battlefield momentum appears to be shifting. UK intelligence chief Anne Keast-Butler reported that Russian forces are "going backwards" for the first time since late 2022, with nearly half a million Russian soldiers killed or wounded since the invasion began . Ukraine’s growing advantage in drone warfare—highlighted by Dutch Chief of Defence General Onno Eichelsheim—has allowed Kyiv to offset Russia’s numerical superiority, though concerns persist over Moscow’s illicit use of Starlink terminals, which a former Ukrainian defense official urged SpaceX to block .
Meanwhile, Ukraine denied Russian claims of capturing Hraniv village in the Kharkiv region, where fighting remains intense . On the diplomatic front, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged €28.3 billion in military aid for 2026, emphasizing Ukraine’s integration into EU air defense systems and reaffirming Kyiv’s accession path, with "decisive steps" expected in the coming weeks . Zelensky and von der Leyen also discussed bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses, a priority as Russia intensifies strikes on critical infrastructure.
Ukraine intensifies long-range strikes on Russias oil industry as Moscow threatens foreign nationals in Kyiv
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Russia is warning foreign nationals to evacuate Ukraine ahead of strikes on the capital of Kyiv. United States and European officials say they wont be intimidated by threats, and analysts say the warning comes at a time when the war is starting to tip in Ukraines favor. @CBSNews has more #Russia #Europe
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Zelensky announces new long-range strikes on Russias oil industry Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced new long-range operations against Russia following a meeting with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Andrii Hnatov.
ukrinform · about 23 hours ago
🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Zelensky: On the phone with President Zelensky, I reiterated Europes full support for Ukraine as Russia doubles down on its brutal war of aggression. Air defence and drone and counter-drone capabilities are among Europes most urgent defence priorities. And Ukraine will be fully integrated into these efforts. The Ukraine Support Loan will make a vital contribution. This year alone, it will provide €28.3 billion to help cover Ukraines military needs. We also spoke about Ukraines path to EU membership. The coming weeks will be important to take decisive steps forward in the accession process.
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France summons Russian ambassador over massive strikes on Ukraine and threats against diplomats France summoned the Russian Federations ambassador following the Russian Federations massive strikes on Ukraine last weekend and amid unacceptable threats against Ukrainian civilians and foreign diplomats.
ukrinform · 1 day ago
#Russia #EU The Russian Geran-2 drone has been used in various operations, including targeting ground and naval assets, but specific instances of it striking a Ukrainian sea drone like the Sargan-3000 have not been widely reported. The Geran-2 is primarily known for its role in long-range strikes against infrastructure during the Russo-Ukrainian war. Subscribe to @OSINTdefender Chat room
telegram bot · 1 day ago
Ukrainian drones strike Nebo-SV radar, Buk-M2 air defense command vehicle, enemy warehouses The Unmanned Systems Forces carried out a series of strikes against key Russian military targets in the temporarily occupied territories of the Luhansk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
ukrinform · 1 day ago
Ukraine denies Russian claim of capturing Hraniv village in Kharkiv region The Armed Forces of Ukraine have rejected reports that Russian troops have allegedly captured the village of Hraniv in Ukraines Kharkiv region.
ukrinform · 1 day ago
Zelensky discusses EU accession, strengthening air defense with von der Leyen President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed Ukraines path to membership in the European Union and efforts to strengthen Ukrainian air defense with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
ukrinform · 1 day ago
Nearly half a million Russians killed in Ukraine war, UK spy chief says Anne Keast-Butler says Russian forces are going backwards on the battlefield for first time since late 2022
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Estonias diplomats will not leave Kyiv despite Russian threats Estonian diplomats will stay in the Ukrainian capital amid threats of new attacks from Russia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) has said.
news.err · 1 day ago
Ukraine gradually gains advantage over Russia thanks to drones – Dutch Chief of Defence General Onno Eichelsheim, Chief of Defence of the Netherlands Armed Forces, stated that Ukraine is gradually gaining an advantage over Russia thanks to the development and effective use of unmanned technologies.
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