Washington (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The U.S. has been assisting Ukraine in conducting long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure for months, aiming to undermine the economy and compel President Vladimir Putin to negotiate, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
According to the newspaper, U.S. intelligence has assisted Kyiv in targeting significant Russian energy facilities, such as oil refineries, well behind the front lines. This information comes from unnamed Ukrainian and U.S. officials familiar with the campaign.
How is the US helping Ukraine plan long-range strikes?
The FT reported that U.S. intelligence assists Kyiv in planning routes, choosing altitudes, timing, and mission strategies, which helps Ukraine’s long-range, one-way attack drones avoid Russian air defences.
The United States is deeply engaged in all planning phases, according to three sources familiar with the operation. A U.S. official mentioned that Ukraine chose the targets for long-range strikes, with Washington supplying intelligence on their vulnerabilities.
Earlier this month, two U.S. officials informed Reuters that Washington plans to share intelligence with Ukraine about long-range energy infrastructure targets in Russia. This comes amid discussions on whether to supply Kyiv with missiles capable of targeting these sites.
According to U.S. officials, the U.S. also requested NATO allies to offer similar assistance. Zelenskiy mentioned on Saturday that he had a “positive and productive’ phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which they discussed Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
How has Moscow responded to US and NATO assistance?
This month, Moscow stated that Washington and NATO are frequently providing intelligence to Kyiv during the war launched by Putin in February 2022.
“The supply and use of the entire infrastructure of NATO and the United States to collect and transfer intelligence to Ukrainians is obvious,”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters then.
The Wall Street Journal and Reuters also reported that the U.S. plans to supply <
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14 responses to “US intelligence guiding Ukraine’s strikes on Russia’s energy, FT reports”
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Isn’t it charming how the US is playing chess while the rest are still figuring out checkers? 🎭 Who knew intelligence could double as a guidebook for strikes? 💥
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Seems like Uncle Sam’s got a new job as a GPS for Ukraine’s drones. Who knew geopolitics could be so much fun? 😂
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So, the Yanks are playing chess while Putin’s stuck on checkers, eh? Must be nice to have a personal GPS for strikes, just like ordering a takeaway in London! 😂
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Just what we needed, a masterclass in geopolitics from across the pond – who knew the Americans were such gifted strategists? 😂 “Hey Vlad, need a hand with your energy bills?”
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Just what we needed, another example of “strategic partnership” turning into a high-stakes game of charades. Can’t wait for the next episode of “How to Make Friends and Influence Energy Prices”! 😏💼
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Seems like the U.S. is playing chess while Russia is still figuring out checkers. Who knew a game of “Guess Who?” could have such high stakes? 🎯
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Looks like Uncle Sam’s got a new side hustle as Ukraine’s personal GPS – who knew war could come with directions? Just imagine the next military briefing: “Turn left at the oil refinery, and if you hit the Kremlin, you’ve gone too far!” 😏
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Seems like Uncle Sam’s dropped his ‘hands-off’ approach and is now playing air traffic controller for Ukraine’s drone show—who knew geopolitics could be so… hands-on? 😂
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Just what we needed—a game of high-stakes chess where the pawns are drones and the kings are bunkered deep in Moscow. Seems like Uncle Sam’s giving Ukraine a GPS for their little field trip into Russian backyard, how charming! 😏🚀
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Just what we needed—an American GPS for Ukraine’s drone taxi service to Russia’s energy grid. 🤷♂️ Because who wouldn’t want their energy bill to be a casualty of war?
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Seems like Uncle Sam’s got a new hobby: playing the big brother with a side of tactical finesse. I suppose it’s just another day at the office for the US, taking energy infrastructure down a notch while we sip our espresso and watch the fireworks. 🍿💥
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Nothing screams “game plan” like getting your homework done by the US while you try to negotiate with a bear, eh? 😂 Just hope the Kremlin doesn’t start throwing tantrums like a spoilt brat in a toy store!
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Seems like Uncle Sam’s got Ukraine’s back with a GPS for energy strikes—who knew geopolitics was just a game of high-tech whack-a-mole? 😂
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Seems like the US is playing chess while Russia is still figuring out checkers. Bravo, lads, your energy infrastructure will be about as effective as a wet matchstick! 😂💥
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