Russia Must ‘Feel the War It Started,’ Zelensky Says, Ordering Preemptive Strikes on Russian Sites
President Zelensky has announced a strategy of preemptive strikes on Russian sites, aiming to compel Russia to seek peace through increased military pressure.
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This directive is part of a newly approved 40-day campaign by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) designed to bring the conflict to Russian territory. Coverage from The Guardian, Reuters, Ukrinform, the Kyiv Post, and the official website of the President of Ukraine emphasizes the tactical shift toward aggressive operations within Russia.
Reports highlight drones swarming toward Moscow and frame the initiative as a requirement for Russia to experience the consequences of the war. Future developments remain dependent on the implementation of the SSU campaign.
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Quick answers
What is the duration of the SSU pressure campaign?
The campaign is scheduled to last for 40 days.
What is the stated goal of these preemptive strikes?
The goal is to force Russia to choose peace and ensure it experiences the impact of the war it started.
Does the strategy rely on international support?
Yes, officials state that creating the necessary conditions to force peace depends on receiving specific support discussed with G7 partners.
Coverage (5)
- If Ukraine Receives Exactly What We Discussed with Our Partners within the G7, We Will Promptly Create the Conditions That Will Force Russia to Choose Peace Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України · 17h ago
- Zelensky approves 40-day SSU pressure campaign on Russia aimed at ending war Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency · 17h ago
- Zelenskyy pledges to ‘bring war back to Russia’ after drones swarm toward Moscow The Guardian · 17h ago
- Ukraine to conduct preemptive attacks on facilities Russia uses for war, Zelenskiy says Reuters · 17h ago
- Russia Must ‘Feel the War It Started,’ Zelensky Says, Ordering Preemptive Strikes on Russian Sites Kyiv Post · 17h ago
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