Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing a massive attack on Ukraine

Intelligence briefing on Russian preparations

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, that recent intelligence reports indicate Russia is actively preparing a large-scale attack against Ukraine. The Ukrainian head of state revealed the findings during his regular evening video message broadcast to the public. The assessment was compiled and delivered to the presidency by Ukraine's security and intelligence services following their monitoring of Russian preparations. Zelenskyy stated that the latest intelligence updates confirm the planning of an extensive assault across the country.

There is updated information indicating that Russia is preparing a massive attack.

Ukrainian defense authorities evaluated threat levels based on the newly gathered security assessments. Government officials received specific briefings from intelligence units outlining the operational readiness of Russian forces for the expected attack.

Operational readiness of air defenses

Following the intelligence briefing, Zelenskyy addressed the operational preparedness of Ukraine's defensive branches, noting both their readiness and their technical limitations. Ukrainian state services and the Ukrainian Air Force have been placed on readiness to react to potential strikes as soon as they commence. However, the president explicitly noted that the effectiveness of the defensive response is restricted by the current volume of weapons and defensive hardware available to Ukrainian units.

Our Ukrainian services and our Air Force are ready to respond to the extent permitted by the defense capabilities available to us.

Ukrainian air defense crews and emergency response personnel are organizing countermeasures within the framework of their existing military inventory. The military command is coordinating operations between radar monitoring units, interceptor squadrons, and civil emergency services to handle the anticipated bombardment.

Dependence on allied military supplies

Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine's capacity to repel extensive Russian operations remains dependent on continuous military assistance from foreign partners. The president explained that Ukraine's overall strategic position and success in repelling strikes rely directly on whether partner nations provide sufficient defensive systems. Nations possessing air defense platforms and interceptor stockpiles were urged to transfer these capabilities to the Ukrainian armed forces without delay.

Much depends on our partners, on every leader and every nation in the world that has the defense capabilities we need and can provide them to us.

The address emphasized that defense against coordinated Russian aerial strikes cannot be sustained by domestic stockpiles alone. Ukrainian defense planners continue to align their operational readiness with the expected delivery timelines of international military aid.

International political will and partner commitments

To secure the necessary defense systems, Zelenskyy called on international leaders to demonstrate decisive political determination in approving and delivering new military shipments. The Ukrainian president specifically identified the United States and European governments as key actors whose political decisions will determine Ukraine's defensive capacity. Additional allied nations across the globe were also called upon to contribute the defensive systems required to protect Ukrainian airspace and infrastructure.

It is of crucial importance that the necessary political will is demonstrated, especially in the United States, in Europe, and among our other partners.

The Ukrainian leadership is seeking immediate commitments from Western partners to supply specialized defense weapons before Russian forces launch their planned offensive. State officials are maintaining contact with diplomatic channels in Washington, Brussels, and other allied capitals to accelerate equipment transfers.