Zelensky Announced Personnel Decisions in the Military and New Long-Range Operations Against Russia

Some of the long-range operations against Russia were adjusted, while Ukraine approved new strikes on enemy targets on Russian territory.

During a meeting with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykhailo Drapatyi, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ihor Skybyuk, and Acting Minister of Defense Yevhen Khmara, Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the implementation of the plan for long-range operations against Russia. "We discussed in detail the implementation of the plan of long-range sanctions against Russia, as well as our mid-strikes. Some operations were adjusted, and new operations were approved," the statement says. According to the president, Ukraine’s long-range capabilities remain one of the important tools in confronting Russia. Zelensky emphasized that the precision of such operations allows Ukraine not to cede the initiative in the war to the enemy and creates conditions for possible progress in diplomatic solutions. The president also thanked the military personnel who ensure the conduct of long-range operations. In particular, he recognized the Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces, the missile troops, the Security Service of Ukraine, and Ukrainian intelligence. What other issues were discussed Separately, the meeting covered the situation at the front and the strengthening of key directions, in particular in Donetsk region. Personnel proposals in the military were also discussed. "Some decisions are already prepared, there will be more decisions," Zelensky said. In addition, significant attention was paid to air defense and the protection of frontline and border communities, regional centers, and Kyiv from Russian strikes. Zelensky stressed that strengthening air defense must remain one of the priorities for the countries that can help Ukraine.

Earlier, the Unmanned Systems Forces described the key targets of Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russia. These primarily concern the fuel industry, defense enterprises, and the logistics that supply them. In the first half of 2026 year, Ukrainian Deep Strike assets hit 697 targets on the territory of the Russian Federation.