long-range strikes
Coverage of long-range strikes in the Nexus archive.
- UN Reports 40% Surge in Ukrainian Civilian Casualties From Russian Attacks
The UN reported a 40% increase in Ukrainian civilian casualties from Russian attacks between December 2025 and May 2026. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk highlighted long-range strikes, a deadly Kyiv attack, torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war, and attacks on energy infrastructure as key factors.
- Russia’s triumphant tone shifts as Ukraine deploys ‘asymmetrical tactics’
Russia’s triumphant tone is shifting as Ukraine employs asymmetrical tactics. Analysts suggest Kyiv's long-range strikes are likely to continue, with Russia's top military leadership remaining silent on the issue.
- Putin's revenge: Kyiv is hit by huge drone and missile attack in Russian retaliation for Ukraine's long-range strikes
Russia launched a large drone and missile attack on Kyiv as retaliation for Ukraine's long-range strikes, according to the article. The attack is described as an act of revenge by Putin.
- Putin says Ukraine proposed halt to deep strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine has proposed a mutual halt to long-range strikes. The claim is based on Putin's assertion without additional context provided in the article.
- Russia threatens more strikes against Kyiv after drone and missile attack
Russia has threatened additional strikes against Kyiv following a drone and missile attack that targeted every district of the Ukrainian capital. Ukraine continues to launch long-range attacks on Russian military infrastructure despite the Kremlin's threats.
- Zelensky Says Ukraine Seeing Better Frontline Results as Russian ‘War Bloggers’ Complain
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported improved battlefield results in Ukraine due to drones, long-range strikes, and technology. He linked Russian military bloggers' complaints to Ukraine's gains and highlighted global anti-ballistic system shortages tied to the Iran war impacting air defenses.