On October 2, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced significant results of strikes on Russian military facilities in response to the escalation of conflict from Russia. According to him, Ukrainian forces achieve new successes every day in this struggle.
Operations in Russian Regions
Zelensky noted that over the past day, oil facilities in the Samara and Volgograd regions were struck. These strikes are part of Ukraine's strategy aimed at destroying the key resources of the aggressor.
Additionally, Ukrainian forces conducted successful operations in the Black Sea and targeted areas in the following regions:
- Voronezh region
- Nizhny Novgorod region
- Krasnodar Krai
Among the targets of the strikes were airfields, enterprises, oil refineries (OR), rocket and space centers, and ammunition depots.
Acknowledgment of Ukrainian Military Efforts
The President expressed gratitude to the Ukrainian military, particularly the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), the Special Operations Forces (SSO), and the Foreign Intelligence Service (SZR) for their accuracy and professionalism in carrying out tasks.
Strategic Implications of the Strikes
The strikes on Russian facilities aim not only to reduce the military potential of the aggressor but also to impact the Russian economy, particularly by targeting oil facilities that are critical for financing military actions.
Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine will continue to respond to Russian aggression with adequate measures, including long-range strikes on strategic facilities.