Zelenskyy confirms strikes on Russian industrial sites

Ukrainian forces have achieved significant results with long-range strikes targeting key Russian industrial and military sites, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed. He reported that Ukrainian soldiers struck an oil industry facility in Russia's Yaroslavl region, over 700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, which was vital for the aggressor state's reserves.

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Our soldiers achieved good results with long-range strikes on important objects in the territory of Russia and temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

Additionally, Ukrainian troops hit the "Azot" plant in Russia's Tula region, a facility critical for the production of explosives. Zelenskyy stated that six Russian airports imposed air traffic restrictions and 28 Russian regions issued air raid warnings following these strikes. Ukrainian forces also targeted Russian military logistics in occupied Ukrainian territories.

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More than 700 kilometers from our state border, in the Yaroslavl region of Russia, SSU soldiers struck an oil industry facility, which was important for the aggressor state's reserves.

"In response to Russia's refusal to end the war, Ukraine is implementing a long-range sanctions plan against Russia and fulfilling assigned medium-range strike tasks," Zelenskyy declared in a statement accompanying a video. He reiterated that Ukraine has offered all possible negotiation formats, but the only response has been continued aggression. "It is obvious that the war is returning to where it began. Ukraine needs peace. Glory to Ukraine!" he added.

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Our army soldiers achieved their goals in the Tula region of Russia – specifically, the "Azot" plant, whose operation is critically important for explosives production capacity.

The "Azot" chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, Tula region, caught fire on June 13 after a drone attack, according to Ukrinform.

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In response to Russia's refusal to end the war, Ukraine is implementing a long-range sanctions plan against Russia and fulfilling assigned medium-range strike tasks.