Zelenskyy: priority targets, resources needed for further military operations identified

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara and Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapaty, has outlined the next priority targets for military operations, the necessary resources, and preparatory measures. During a recent discussion on Telegram, Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the Defense Ministry for its comprehensive approach to supporting these operations.

According to Zelenskyy, the outcomes of Ukraine's long-range strikes against Russia's oil-dependent war economy have been significant, providing essential leverage for diplomatic efforts. Furthermore, Zelenskyy announced the successful testing of an interceptor capable of taking down Russian jet-powered drones, specifically a Shahed.

However, developers are still refining certain aspects of the interceptor's guidance system. Zelenskyy also mentioned that Ukraine is prepared to take its own de-escalation steps, but emphasized the need for partners to ensure Russia adheres to its own de-escalation commitments concerning Ukrainian critical infrastructure in the long term and reliably.