"Zelensky's Plan: Ukraine's Military Prepares for Swift and Surprising Strike on Russia"

Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that the military is developing plans to strike Russia unexpectedly and gain the upper hand in the ongoing war. He acknowledged the slow progress and fatigue but emphasized that Ukraine's military is more motivated than Russia's. Zelensky dismissed claims that the war had reached a stalemate and expressed the need for proper weapons to carry out operations. Recent reports indicate that Ukrainian forces damaged the Russian cruiser "Askold" in a missile strike on occupied Crimea. The attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea and naval targets have increased over the summer, focusing on logistics routes and ammunition depots. In response, Russian forces launched missile strikes, airstrikes, and artillery barrages against Ukrainian positions, resulting in civilian casualties. Zelensky also addressed the deaths of soldiers during a military award ceremony, stating that an investigation will be conducted and changes will be made to address negligence and improve the armed forces.