President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the creation of a… (зеленский · командование · россия)
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the creation of a separate command within the Armed Forces of Ukraine responsible for long-range strikes against Russia and the reorganization of shock troops.
Consensus
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the creation of a special command within the Armed Forces of Ukraine for long-range operations against Russia.
- The new command is intended to concentrate 100% of available resources to significantly reduce Russian military potential.
- Zelensky stated that recent long-range strikes have contributed to an ongoing fuel crisis in Russia.
- He claimed there is support from international partners and within Putin's inner circle for Ukraine’s proposals to end the war.
- The command was established through a presidential decree.
Points of divergence
- A separate structure for regular drone attacks has been created, simplifying bureaucratic procedures and centralizing supply. Previously, drone operations were conducted by individual units under the control of SBU, GUU, SSU, or ground forces. — tg_rybar
- The creation of rapid-response joint forces aims to unify previously fragmented storm battalions, artillery brigades, and UAV units that had varying chains of command and unequal supply access based on media visibility. — tg_rybar
- Zelensky appointed Brigadier General Dmitry Voloshin as commander of the joint rapid-response forces; he is also the commander of the 8th Corps of Airborne Assault Forces and a Hero of Ukraine. — tg_astrapress
- Ukraine has targeted all major oil refineries in Russia, contributing to an intensified fuel crisis in the country. U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged that increased Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure could lead to war’s end. — meduza
- Zelensky described the command as having 'global influence' over Russia during this war, not just long-range impact. — tg_varlamov_news
Coverage (6 sources)
- Command for deep-strike attacks — Рыбарь
- Zelenskyy announces creation of special command within Ukrainian forces for long-range strikes and states that ending the war supports 'surrounding Putin' — SOTAvision
- Zelenskyy Creates Special Long-Range Influence Command for the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Дождь (Telegram)
- Zelenskyy Creates 'Long-Range Influence Command on Russia' in the Armed Forces — Meduza
- Zelenskyy says he signed decree on creation of special command within Armed Forces — Varlamov News
- Zelenskyy Announces Creation of Long-Range Strike Command for Russia and Reform of Assault Forces — ASTRA