Ukrainian counteroffensive has derailed Russian plans to capture parts of Donetsk, says Zelenskyy Europe live

"Ukraine's new Palianytsia missile has hit dozens of Russian military depots, Zelenskyy said. The Ruta missile drone, meanwhile, recently struck a Russian offshore oil platform more than 150 miles (250km) away in what Zelenskyy called a major success for the new weapon. Also, swarms of Liutyi and Fire Point long-range drones up to 300 units in one operation have hit Russian energy facilities, and Ukrainian forces recently fired Neptune and Flamingo missile systems at Russia, the Ukrainian leader said."

"Russian fuel shortages and higher imports indicate that Ukraine's attacks are working, Zelenskyy said at a news briefing on Wednesday. His remarks were embargoed until Thursday. The main thing is that [Russia is] now importing gasoline that's a signal, he said. Ukrainian intelligence reports show Russia has boosted imports from Belarus sixfold and removed import duties, while also bringing in fuel from China."

"On the battlefield, Zelenskyy said the most intense fighting remains around Pokrovsk and Dobropillia in the eastern Donetsk region, where Ukrainian troops have launched a counteroffensive operation he described as very difficult but very timely and successful. This operation derailed Russia's summer offensive campaign, he said, adding that what he said was Moscow's plan to occupy much of the Donetsk region by November had failed"

Ukraine's Palianytsia missile has struck dozens of Russian military depots. The Ruta missile drone hit a Russian offshore oil platform more than 150 miles (250 km) away. Swarms of Liutyi and Fire Point long-range drones—up to 300 units in one operation—have targeted Russian energy facilities. Neptune and Flamingo missile systems have also been used against Russian targets. Russian fuel shortages and higher imports from Belarus and China, with removed import duties, indicate supply disruption. Intense fighting persists around Pokrovsk and Dobropillia in eastern Donetsk as a Ukrainian counteroffensive has disrupted Russia's summer offensive and plans to occupy much of Donetsk by November.

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