Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the formation of a new military unit tasked with conducting deep incursions into Russian territory. This unit aims to degrade Russia's fighting capabilities and will have a "long-range, effectively global, impact."
The establishment of a new Ukrainian unit for deep strikes into Russia signifies an escalation in Ukraine's strategy to degrade Russian military and economic capabilities, potentially leading to further impacts on global energy markets and the Russian domestic economy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Friday night the creation of a new military unit tasked with making incursions deep into Russian territory to degrade Moscow's fighting capabilities. Zelenskyy stated that the unit will have a “long-range, effectively global, impact on Russia.”
Ukraine's increasingly capable drone strikes on petrochemical production facilities are reportedly taking a toll on the Russian economy, which relies heavily on fossil fuel exports. Reports indicate that everyday Russians are experiencing fuel shortages, with videos circulating on social media showing long queues at gas stations.
The strikes deep in Russian territory highlight Ukraine's developing defense industry, with drones and other unmanned vehicles playing a significant role. Kyiv's domestically produced Flamingo missile system is noted to have a range of 3,000 kilometers.
Additionally, Zelenskyy announced the formation of a team of Joint Rapid Response Forces, designed to combine drones, artillery, and other capabilities for a rapid response on the front lines. He described this force as needing to be "modern, technology-driven."