By Volodymyr Zelenskyy (on X)
We continue our defensive operations in the designated areas of active operations. Today, there was a report by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi on the use of long-range drones against Russian oil refining and export assets.
In particular, overnight, the Defense Forces of Ukraine operated against targets associated with the Yaroslavl oil refinery – about 700 kilometers from our territory. We are bringing the war back home – to Russia – and that’s only fair.
There were also strikes on designated targets in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine. We are also preparing other forms of our long-range sanctions and midrange strikes in response to Russian attacks on our cities and communities.
We discussed in detail with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine the frontline activity.
Since the beginning of 2026, Russian losses on the front have already amounted to more than 145,000 personnel – including nearly 86,000 killed, at least 59,000 seriously wounded, and more than 800 Russian service members taken prisoner.
In the border areas of the Sumy region, we are achieving the designated objectives. We continue destroying Russian personnel and the occupiers’ equipment in other sectors as well.
I especially want to thank the operators of our drones for their precision. Active operations are also ongoing. The Airborne Assault Forces and assault units conducting these operations deserve special recognition. I thank every Ukrainian unit that is achieving results!