--- title: "Russia has set its targets: Zelensky warned of new Russian attacks in the coming weeks" description: "President Volodymyr Zelensky announced new Russian plans to intensify strikes against Ukraine in the coming weeks. Intelligence data shows Moscow has defined targets, exploiting air defense supply delays." date: 2026-10-22T13:05:08.662Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/zelensky-warned-of-new-russian-attacks tags: [zelensky, russia, ukraine, air-defense, war] author: "Alexander Buran, Marina Slivenko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Russia has set its targets: Zelensky warned of new Russian attacks in the coming weeks ![President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky speaking at a press conference against the background of EU flags](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/22/zelenskiy-predupredil-o-novyh-atakah-rf/zelenskiy-predupredil-o-novyh-atakah-rf-1.webp) ## Key Points - Ukrainian intelligence obtained data on Russia's plans to intensify strikes in the coming weeks. - Moscow is taking advantage of slowed air defense supplies from Western partners. - The president instructed the Ministry of Defense and Foreign Affairs to brief allies on actual threats. The Ukrainian authorities have data on new Russian plans to intensify strikes in the near future. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky, citing information received from Ukrainian intelligence. According to him, Moscow has already determined the priorities for further actions against Ukraine in the coming weeks. ### Intelligence data and new threats As the head of state noted in his Telegram channel, Ukrainian special services provided detailed information about the enemy's intentions. The country's leadership emphasizes that the situation requires maximum concentration of forces both within the state and from international partners. The president also recalled recent large-scale shelling and previously expressed concerns regarding strategic areas at the front. ### The factor of international support and air defense Volodymyr Zelensky focused on the fact that Russia is taking advantage of the slowdown in the supply of air defense systems from Western allies. In his assessment, any weakening of pressure on Moscow convinces the Russian leadership that its goals are achievable. In this regard, Kyiv insists on the prompt implementation of all previously agreed defense packages. ### Instructions to ministries and the diplomatic front Against the backdrop of incoming threats, the president instructed the Ministry of Defense, the military command, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to inform foreign partners in detail about the real situation on the ground. The diplomatic corps and military agencies must regularly transmit up-to-date threat data to allies for making strong and timely decisions. ### Significance of the situation and next steps Warnings about the enemy's new plans highlight the critical dependence of Ukraine's defense capability on timely military-technical assistance from partners. The speed of supplies of modern protection equipment and the determination of the international community determine the country's ability to repel massive strikes and protect key infrastructure facilities in the near future. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Россия определила цели: Зеленский предупредил о новых атаках РФ в ближайшие недели](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rosiya-viznachila-tsili-zelenskiy-poperediv-1792674065.html) - Primary source on RBC-Ukraine confirms Zelensky's statement regarding Russian plans. - [Зеленский предупредил об опасности полетов над Россией: авиакомпании меняют расписание](https://www.rfi.fr/ru/%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0/20260902-%D0%B7%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%83%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BB-%D0%BE%D0%B1-%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%B2-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%B4-%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%B5%D0%B9-%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%BF%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B8-%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8F%D1%8E%D1%82-%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5) - Contextual RFI source relates to earlier statements by Zelensky on security. - ["Есть обновленная информация": Зеленский предупредил о массированном ударе РФ](https://glavred.info/war/est-obnovlennaya-informaciya-zelenskiy-predupredil-o-massirovannom-udare-rf-10802030.html) - Glavred source details the president's appeal regarding threats. ## FAQ ### Where did the Ukrainian authorities get data on Russia's plans? Information about the enemy's intentions and priorities was provided by Ukrainian intelligence. ### What does the President of Ukraine urge international partners to do? Volodymyr Zelensky urges increased pressure on the Kremlin and accelerated delivery of previously agreed defense packages and air defense systems. ### Which agencies are tasked with informing allies about the situation? The president instructed the Ministry of Defense, the military command, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine to brief partners on all aspects of the real situation.