Russia Must ‘Feel the War It Started,’ Zelensky Says, Ordering Preemptive Strikes on Russian Sites

President Volodymyr Zelensky has officially authorized a 40-day pressure campaign led by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU). The directive mandates preemptive strikes against Russian facilities identified as integral to the ongoing war effort. The stated objective is to ensure Russia experiences the consequences of the conflict within its own borders.

Coverage from The Guardian, Reuters, Ukrinform, the Kyiv Post, and the official website of the President of Ukraine highlights the strategic shift toward direct engagement on Russian soil. Reports indicate that these maneuvers follow recent drone activity directed toward Moscow. International partners within the G7 remain central to discussions regarding the resources required for these operations.

Future developments depend on the operational results of the 40-day SSU campaign. Coverage does not yet specify the exact types of facilities targeted or the specific military equipment requested from international allies. The international response to the escalation of strikes within Russian territory remains a focal point for monitoring.