Did Russia profit from Iran war? Zelenskyy reveals intelligence data
Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (facebook.com)
Ukrainian intelligence is recording a worsening economic situation in Russia. Despite the Kremlin’s attempts to use the war in Iran, the results remain negative, stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
According to the head of state, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence and Foreign Intelligence Service presented an assessment of Russia’s economy and social trends after the first quarter of this year. In particular, a significant deterioration in key economic indicators has been observed, along with notable losses in Russian exports.
"Despite attempts by the Russian leadership to use the war in Iran to improve its financial situation, the real outcomes for Russia are negative," Zelenskyy said.
He added that Ukraine’s long-range strikes are also influencing the situation.
"Our long-range sanctions are contributing to this. We will continue our pressure on the aggressor," the President concluded.
Strikes on Russian rear areas and facilities
On April 22, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces struck a base of an FSB special unit. A command post and deployment site were destroyed, killing 27 special forces personnel.
On April 23, SBU drones attacked the Gorky oil pumping station in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region. Following explosions at the site, a large-scale fire broke out, engulfing three oil storage tanks.
On April 26, the SBU carried out a large-scale special operation in occupied Crimea. The Alpha unit attacked a naval base in Sevastopol and the Belbek airfield. According to Ukrainian sources, three warships, a MiG-31 fighter jet, and several air defense systems were hit.
