Volodymyr Zelenskyy launches a 40-day campaign of deep strikes to force Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered a 40-day campaign of long-range strikes against Russian territory to compel Moscow to end the ongoing war. The operation targets key supply lines, military facilities, and major cities, including Moscow and St Petersburg. By striking deep inside Russian territory, Ukraine aims to exert psychological pressure on Vladimir Putin and disrupt the Russian war economy. The campaign has already impacted Russia's infrastructure, with Ukraine reportedly disabling nearly 43% of the country's oil refining capacity in just one month. These strikes have triggered fuel shortages and forced a reckoning within the Russian government regarding its air defense capabilities. Analysts suggest the initiative has shifted the narrative from Ukraine being stuck in a quagmire to taking the offensive. This proactive stance has also influenced the administration, leading to a more positive dynamic between the US and Ukraine. While the campaign is framed as lasting 40 days, experts believe the strikes may continue to intensify as Ukraine seeks to humiliate the Russian forces and secure a strategic advantage.