Report intensifies debate before US decides on Tomahawk missile support for Ukraine.
In a development that seems to confirm long-standing Russian assertions, a new report claims that the US has been aiding Ukraine in orchestrating long-range attacks deep within Russian borders for several months.
This operation is reportedly aimed at crippling the Russian economy, with the hope of compelling President Vladimir Putin to return to the negotiation table, as first highlighted by the Financial Times (paywall content).
Reuters elaborates:
“U.S. intelligence has reportedly assisted Kyiv in striking significant Russian energy assets, including oil refineries, extending well past the frontline, according to anonymous Ukrainian and U.S. officials familiar with the scheme.”
Neither the White House nor officials from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s office or Ukraine’s foreign ministry were immediately reachable for comment. The Russian foreign ministry has also refrained from providing a response at this time.
US has for months been helping Ukraine mount long-range strikes on Russian energy facilities — FT
Officials describe it as a coordinated initiative to undermine ‘Putin’s economy’ and urge him back to negotiations.
US intel aids Kyiv in strategizing route planning, altitude, timing, and mission decisions. pic.twitter.com/80UbvOdLKW
— RT (@RT_com) October 12, 2025
‼️ Keith Kellogg mentioned that, with Donald Trump’s green light, Ukraine has been empowered to execute strikes deep within Russian territory.
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— The threat of missiles and drones (@StatWatch25) September 29, 2025
‼️ The US has openly acknowledged its role in strikes on Russian territory.
▪️ US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, confirmed on Fox News: Washington is supporting Kyiv in executing long-range operations against targets deep in Russia.
➖”We supply the capabilities for long-range… pic.twitter.com/SjYyJNJMni— Zlatti71 (@Zlatti_71) August 30, 2025
Moscow has consistently accused Washington and NATO of providing intelligence to Kyiv.
“The use of NATO and the United States’ entire intelligence infrastructure to assist Ukrainians is evident,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov remarked during a previous briefing.
The Financial Times noted that U.S. intelligence plays a crucial role in helping Kyiv optimize route planning, altitude, timing, and overall mission execution, facilitating the evasion of Russian air defenses by Ukraine’s long-range drones.
Witness: The Yaroslavl oil refinery in flames.
A vivid display
Yaroslavl’s oil refinery, Russia’s fifth-largest, ignited into chaos last night.
Constructed in wetlands — now engulfed in fiery destruction.Warm greetings from Ukraine pic.twitter.com/vVknNvT6sc
— Angelica Shalagina (@angelshalagina) October 1, 2025
View: Attack on a Russian oil refinery near Samara.
“Whoa! Here comes the shockwave! My goodness, that fire is unbelievable!”
Live reaction from a bewildered Russian as Ukraine’s long-range strategy reaches Novokuybyshevsk this dawn.
Target: oil refinery near Samara.
Outcome: refinery roast. pic.twitter.com/6qK5cRPMLx— Bandera Fella *-^ (@banderafella) August 2, 2025
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