Ukrainian Chief of Staff Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi said his forces attacked 697 targets inside Russian territory during the first six months of 2026, inflicting over $6 billion in damage. He also stated that Russia had reduced its active attack directions from 13 to 6–7, but cautioned that the war is far from over.
Ukrainian Chief of Staff Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi stated this morning that Ukrainian forces carried out strikes on 697 targets inside Russia during the first half of 2026, causing damage estimated at over $6 billion. The figure, provided by Syrskyi in a briefing, encompasses attacks on military infrastructure, logistics hubs, and other assets. He also noted that Russia has reduced the number of active attack directions from 13 to 6–7, indicating a narrowing of the front, but stressed that the conflict remains intense and far from resolution.
The statement comes amid a period of heavy mutual strikes. As The Zioneer has reported, Ukraine launched a massive overnight attack on hundreds of targets across Russia on July 4, and Russia has claimed to intercept large numbers of Ukrainian drones. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in June that Russia is losing 30,000–35,000 troops per month, and President Trump has cited similar figures, urging a diplomatic resolution. Syrskyi's report of 697 strikes in six months adds to the picture of sustained Ukrainian offensive operations inside Russian territory, though the figures are based on Ukrainian military assessments and have not been independently verified. The war, now in its fourth year, shows no signs of a decisive breakthrough.
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