Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Kyiv is preparing a new wave of long-range strikes inside Russian territory, signaling a heightened phase in the war as both sides escalate efforts beyond traditional front-line combat. Zelensky’s latest remarks, made after a high-level military meeting on July 13, mark a clear shift in strategy, emboldened by renewed Western aid and a growing consensus in Kyiv that it must take the war deeper into Russian soil to alter the trajectory of the conflict.

The Ukrainian leader delivered his statement via social media, posting on X (formerly Twitter): “Our units will continue to destroy the occupiers and do everything possible to bring the war onto Russian territory. We are preparing our new long-range strikes.” This public assertion of intent not only underscores Ukraine’s offensive ambitions but also serves as a message to both domestic audiences and international partners that Kyiv will continue to fight aggressively.

Zelensky’s announcement follows a meeting with top military officials, including Defense Minister RustemUmerov, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Aleksandr Syrsky, and Chief of the General Staff Andrey Gnatov. The presence of such high-ranking officials suggests that Ukraine’s long-range strategy is being developed at the highest levels, likely with input from foreign advisors and defense partners.

The new campaign is likely to target infrastructure and military assets far beyond the combat zones in Donbas and the southern regions. In recent months, Ukraine has launched multiple drone and missile attacks on Russian airfields housing strategic bombers and long-range artillery systems. These strikes, which........

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