Zelensky Says Russia Is Preparing a “Massive Strike” on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Moscow is preparing a “massive strike” against Ukraine, and that Kyiv is ready to respond to the anticipated attack to the extent its air defenses allow.

Zelensky's statement comes amid a pattern of large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure that have recurred throughout the war, often targeting energy facilities and other critical infrastructure, particularly as winter approaches.

The Ukrainian leader did not specify the exact timing, scale, or intended targets of the anticipated strike, nor did he detail what evidence Kyiv is relying on to assess Moscow's preparations.

Ukraine has repeatedly called on Western allies to provide additional air defense systems and ammunition to help intercept Russian missiles and drones, arguing that current supplies are insufficient to fully protect critical infrastructure and population centers from sustained bombardment.

Russia has not issued a public response to Zelensky's statement, and its Ministry of Defense has not commented on plans for a strike of the scale described by the Ukrainian president.

Ukrainian officials have in the past issued similar warnings ahead of intensified Russian strike campaigns, often followed by waves of missile and drone attacks in the days that followed.