Zelensky Approves Ukraine Long-Range Operations Plan for October

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on September 29, 2026, that he has formally approved long-range strike operations for October. The decision was made at a meeting with the Ministry of Defense and military commanders.

What Zelensky said

In his evening address and social media statement, Zelensky confirmed the operational plans for October have been finalized. He also said he expects "good financial news" from partners in the coming days.

Long-range operations are a key element of Ukraine's strategy to strike Russian military infrastructure, logistics, and supply lines deep within Russian-held territory and Russia itself.