Zelensky: Ukraine responds in kind to Russian strikes, targets gas facilities in Orenburg region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine continues to strike Russian targets in response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian territory. In particular, this concerns gas industry facilities in Russia's Orenburg region, located more than 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine.

According to an Ukrinform correspondent, he said this in a video address published on Telegram.

"Of course, today there were our long-range sanctions – sanctions against Russia for strikes on Ukraine. In particular, the Orenburg region: more than 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine, Russia's gas industry facilities. Ukraine has said that we will act in a mirror response to Russia," Zelensky said.

He noted that after a period of relative calm, Russia has again intensified attacks on Ukraine using strike drones and aerial bombs. According to him, combat activity on the front line remains high.

"Therefore, we respond. And we continue working with our partners to push toward diplomacy – to push toward peace, however difficult that may be," Zelensky said.

Earlier reports said that Ukrainian forces had significantly intensified strikes on Russian logistics, military equipment, and manpower, weakening Russia's ability to conduct offensive operations.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine