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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia preparing new massive attack

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Posted on March 23, 2026

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March 23 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukrainian intelligence believed Russian forces were preparing a new, imminent mass attack on the country. Zelenskiy, speaking in

Zelenskiy Warns Ukraine of Imminent Massive Attack From Russian Forces

Ukrainian Intelligence and Presidential Warnings

President Zelenskiy's Statement

March 23 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukrainian intelligence believed Russian forces were preparing a new, imminent mass attack on the country.

Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, suggested the new attack could occur on Monday, but gave no further details of a time frame or possible targets.

Urgent Public Advisory

"Please pay attention to air raid alerts today. Intelligence indicates that Russia may be preparing a massive strike," he said. "Relevant orders for air defence have already been issued."

Recent Russian Air Strikes and Targets

Russian forces have regularly staged air strikes on Ukrainian towns and cities, mainly at night and including the capital Kyiv. Energy infrastructure has been a repeated target.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Ron Popeski and Oleksandr Kozhukhar; Editing by Bill Berkrot)

Key Takeaways

  • Intelligence-driven warning: Ukraine’s leadership is acting on imminent threat indicators rather than speculation.
  • Recent strike patterns underline escalation: Russia has recently intensified drone and missile barrages, including a record 738 missiles and nearly 19,000 attack drones in February 2026.
  • Historical precedent: Russia has previously conducted massive staggered air raids—June 2025 saw over 500 aerial weapons in a single night, and drone tempo remains high into 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What warning did President Zelenskiy issue about Russian attacks?
President Zelenskiy warned that intelligence suggests Russian forces are preparing a new, imminent massive attack on Ukraine.
When could the new Russian attack occur according to Zelenskiy?
Zelenskiy suggested that the attack could happen on Monday, based on Ukrainian intelligence reports.
What precautions are Ukrainian citizens advised to take?
Ukrainians are urged to pay attention to air raid alerts as a precaution against possible attacks.
What kind of targets have Russian forces attacked previously?
Russian forces have regularly targeted Ukrainian towns, cities, and energy infrastructure, often striking at night.
Has Ukraine issued any orders in response to the intelligence?
Yes, President Zelenskiy stated that relevant air defence orders have already been issued.

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