Zelenskyy: Ukrainian Forces Conduct Deep Strikes on Targets in Russia
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ukrainian forces have conducted deep strikes targeting key Russian facilities, including the Progress Center in the Samara region and an oil facility in Ust-Luga.
- President Zelenskyy stated that "Flamingo" missiles were used in the attack on the Progress Center, located approximately 900 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
- Zelenskyy emphasized that these long-range strikes are part of a plan to reduce Russia's war potential and bring peace, highlighting the need for visible damage within Russia.
Ukrainian forces have successfully executed deep strikes against significant targets within Russian territory, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He announced that one of the key enterprises within Roscosmos, the Progress Center in Russia's Samara region, was hit. This center is involved in various activities, including electronics production.
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Zelenskyy reported on his social media platform X that "Flamingo" missiles were utilized in the strike on the Progress Center, noting its distance of approximately 900 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. He also stated that Ukrainian long-range operations have reached the Savasleyka airfield, a base for Russian missile carriers that target Ukrainian cities and villages. Additionally, damage to an oil facility in Ust-Luga, over 800 kilometers from Ukraine's border, was confirmed.
Ukrainian long-range sanctions have reached the Savasleyka airfield, where Russian missile carriers that hit Ukrainian cities and villages are based.
The Ukrainian president lauded the precision of the involved units and reiterated that the plan for "long-range sanctions against Russia is being implemented." He stressed the importance of diminishing Russia's war-making capacity, stating, "Peace is needed, and in Russia, this must be visible, with concrete damage to concrete objects. Glory to Ukraine!"
Peace is needed, and in Russia, this must be visible, with concrete damage to concrete objects. Glory to Ukraine!
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.