In recent weeks, Ukrainian long-range strikes have hit several important Russian facilities. These include space communication centers, oil refineries, and oil depots.
Defense Ministry official Gert Kaju says that Russia's leadership has to make difficult decisions. They cannot protect all objects because air defense resources are insufficient. Therefore, some objects are deliberately left unprotected.
As a result of Ukrainian strikes, up to 20 percent of Russia's oil refining capacity has been taken out. This has caused fuel shortages in Russia, and fuel sales restrictions are in effect in several regions.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has acknowledged the impact of Ukrainian strikes. The Russian government's task is to reduce the effects of these strikes.
Ukraine plans to increase its precision strike capability and disrupt Russian logistics by 2026. This aims to pressure Russia into negotiations.
In the past week, the number of Russian long-range strikes has significantly decreased. The number of drones has dropped by 35 percent and missiles by 84 percent. This decline may be followed by a larger attack.
Frontline activity remains at the same level as in previous weeks. Russia has advanced in the Kupiansk and Donetsk oblasts. Ukrainian forces have conducted counterattacks along the entire front.
Russia is suffering heavy losses. Up to 1,300 soldiers can be lost per day. The situation has become more complicated in the strategically important Kostiantynivka area.
Russia is trying to capture Donbas. Ukraine, in turn, is reinforcing its units in this region and disrupting Russian logistics. The consequences are already visible, and Russia is forced to withdraw units from the area.