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Posted on March 23, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned on March 23, 2026, that intelligence indicated Russia is preparing a new, large-scale strike, prompting immediate air raid alerts and activation of air defenses.
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.
"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."
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 by Ron Popeski and Oleksandr Kozhukhar; Editing by Bill Berkrot)
President Zelenskiy warned that intelligence suggests Russian forces are preparing a new, imminent massive attack on Ukraine.
Zelenskiy suggested that the attack could happen on Monday, based on Ukrainian intelligence reports.
Ukrainians are urged to pay attention to air raid alerts as a precaution against possible attacks.
Russian forces have regularly targeted Ukrainian towns, cities, and energy infrastructure, often striking at night.
Yes, President Zelenskiy stated that relevant air defence orders have already been issued.
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