On October 7, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced successful strikes by Ukrainian forces on four strategic targets in Russia that support aggression against Ukraine.
Targets of Ukrainian Strikes
According to the president, Ukrainian warriors struck:
- two oil facilities;
- a training ground in the Perm, Samara, and Astrakhan regions.
These facilities, as noted by Zelensky, are crucial for financing Russian military actions. A response from Ukrainian forces was also recorded in the Black Sea, indicating Ukraine's active military strategy.
President's Reaction
Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that these strikes are a just response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian citizens. He stated that Ukrainian defense forces will continue to strike at targets that threaten Ukraine's security.
Visual Evidence of the Strikes
In his statement, the president also released footage showing a burning tanker attacked near the shores of Sochi. This episode is part of the broader actions of Ukrainian forces aimed at halting Russian military activity.