Zelenskyy orders military to triple long-range strikes on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directed the military to triple the daily volume of long-range drone strikes against targets within Russia. This escalation follows recent reports of Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and aims to increase pressure on Moscow's economic and military capabilities. The directive reflects a shift toward more aggressive, sustained aerial campaigns against Russian territory.
Date: August 29, 2026
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Guardian