Zelensky warns of new large-scale Russian attacks, urges precautions
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on 1 July that Russia is preparing a new large-scale attack. He urged Ukrainian citizens to follow air raid alerts. Zelensky also stated that Russia is moving air defenses to protect Moscow and other prime targets.
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New details emerge regarding the timing of the warning and Russia shifting air defenses to protect Moscow.
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Zelensky Warns of Large-Scale Russian Attacks and Shifts in Defense
confidence 90%President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on 1 July that Russia is preparing a new large-scale attack. He urged Ukrainian citizens to follow air raid alerts. Zelensky also stated that Russia is moving air defenses to protect Moscow and other prime targets.
What's confirmed:
- President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on 1 July that Russia is preparing a new large-scale attack.
- Zelensky urged Ukrainian citizens to heed air raid alerts.
- Zelensky cut short a visit to Ireland following intelligence warnings of a major Russian attack.
- Russia is shifting a significant portion of its air defenses to protect Moscow and other prime targets.
Still unconfirmed:
- At least one person died following attacks on Russian oil refineries.
- Russia launched 500 drones and 40+ missiles on Kyiv, killing four.
- Donald Trump praised Zelensky as courageous.
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Zelensky Warns of Impending Massive Russian Attacks
confidence 95%President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Saturday that Russia is preparing a new large-scale wave of attacks. He urged Ukrainian citizens to take air raid alerts seriously and take precautions. Zelensky suggested that Putin may intensify strikes as his position weakens.
What's confirmed:
- President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Saturday that Russia is preparing new large-scale attacks.
- Zelensky urged citizens to pay close attention to air raid alerts and take precautions.
- Zelensky stated the Russians have prepared for a massive attack.
Still unconfirmed:
- Kyiv secured over $1B in Patriot missile commitments through the PURL initiative.
- Putin is becoming weak.