Ukrainian authorities: Around 700 targets hit in Russia since start of year

Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reported that Ukrainian forces have struck approximately 700 targets within Russia since the beginning of the year as part of operations aimed at undermining Russia's war efforts. Syrskyi stated that these strikes have compelled Russian forces to scale back their offensive operations, even with their numerical advantage. However, he cautioned that Kyiv remains "far from a turning point in the war."

In a report released on Telegram, Syrskyi assessed that Russia has failed to achieve its offensive objectives, despite possessing nearly double the number of soldiers and equipment. He noted that Russian forces, which were previously conducting "active offensive operations on 13 directions," are now engaged on only six or seven and are suffering substantial losses. Ukraine, meanwhile, is implementing a "strategy of attrition" against its opponent.

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We still believe in the sense of justice. We believe this will be overturned by the Court of Cassation.

Syrskyi praised Ukraine's long-range strikes, which have targeted 697 locations in Russia this year, causing an estimated $6.1 billion in direct and indirect economic losses. Recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure have led to fuel shortages in several Russian regions and Crimea. Russia responded by banning diesel exports, following other restrictions implemented in recent months. Syrskyi also pointed to the impact of mid-range attacks, which he said hit over 7,000 enemy targets during the same period.

Despite these successes, the Commander-in-Chief warned that Moscow is still pursuing its military objectives in eastern Ukraine. "The intensity of missile and drone attacks continues to grow, as does the use of guided bombs and the number of crimes committed against the civilian population," Syrskyi said, adding, "the enemy must not be underestimated." His statement follows a NATO summit where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy secured new Western commitments for air defense, including preliminary U.S. agreement to license Patriot missile production for Ukraine.

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The intensity of missile and drone attacks continues to grow, as does the use of guided bombs and the number of crimes committed against the civilian population.