Zelensky Warns of New Drone Provocations and Possible Expansion of Putin’s Strategic Moves in Europe
The actions of the Russian leadership continue to raise concerns across Ukraine and the wider international community as new reports emerge of potential drone provocations and the possibility of launching new military fronts that could extend beyond Ukraine’s borders into European territory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a strong statement highlighting that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is already preparing new scenarios during the ongoing war, without waiting for its conclusion.
According to Zelensky, drone attacks serve as elements of premeditated preparations for destabilizing actions, which could target not only Ukraine but also neighboring countries.
He revealed that consultations are underway with several nations to organize joint efforts to counter these provocations.
The plans include establishing a special advisory group to combat drone attacks, involving foreign specialists and military experts to train Ukrainian forces and strengthen defenses against such threats.
Zelensky also expressed surprise that Putin has only now begun these provocations, suggesting it indicates a desire to activate new conflict fronts.
He believes that Russia is strategizing to open new attack vectors that could influence the broader European security situation.
The Ukrainian leader called on European countries to prepare for various scenarios and emphasized that public support for Ukraine is crucial, as it determines the level of resilience in facing Russian aggression.
Zelensky underlined that the reaction of European societies will serve as a test of their ability to support Ukraine during crises.
Additionally, he shared new information about Russian drones launched on September 10 from Russia, many of which Ukrainian forces shot down mid-air, while 19 drones managed to penetrate into Polish airspace, raising regional alarm.
Zelensky also highlighted that Russia conducted a massive drone attack during the night of September 10, launching 92 drones, most of which were intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses.
Several others managed to go further, illustrating the increasing scale of hybrid warfare.
These events underscore the need for enhanced cooperation and joint efforts to prevent escalation and safeguard regional security.