The United States is planning to supply Ukraine with intelligence to assist in long-range attacks on energy infrastructure located far within Russian territory, as reported by US media.
The choice represents a key development and indicates a major change in Washington's approach to backing Ukraine, demonstrating an increased U.S. dedication to aiding the nation, even as Moscow maintains its refusal to engage in direct talks with Kyiv.
US officials reportedly stated that the intelligence will enable Ukraine to strike "refineries, pipelines, power stations, and other facilities located well beyond its borders," while Washington is encouraging NATO allies to do the same and increase comparable collaboration.
The information provided by the United States, such as satellite images and other surveillance data, might greatly assist in enhancing the precision of Ukraine's attacks within Russian territory.
The U.S. government under President Donald Trump is also considering the shipment of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, capable of striking locations as far as 800 kilometers away.
At the European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he had explored the option with his American counterpart.
"We had a conversation with the United States. We are deeply appreciative of President Trump for this discussion. The previous meeting was very positive and highly productive. We discussed long-range weapons," Zelenskyy mentioned.
Up until this point, we have only utilized our own weapons. Following my meeting with Trump, we might have something additional. We'll see.
"We strive to have the US support us," he stated.
The Tomahawk missile has long been a desired addition to Kyiv's arsenal. With a range spanning from 1,600 to 2,500 kilometers and a heavy warhead weighing approximately 400 to 450 kilograms, it could enhance Ukraine's ability to conduct attacks deep within Russian territory.
Currently, Ukraine depends on Western-provided missiles, like Storm Shadow, which have a maximum range of around 250 kilometers.
For anything beyond this range, Kyiv is employing its locally developed drones and drone-like missiles, including the Palianytsia, although their explosive payload is restricted to 50-100 kilograms.
This is why Kyiv thinks that sharing US intelligence could strengthen Ukraine's long-range strike approach, with Tomahawk missiles potentially revolutionizing it.
Kyiv disabled almost 40% of Russia's oil refining capability
In recent months, Ukraine has greatly increased its attacks on Russia's energy facilities, yet Kyiv claims it is "not targeting civilian infrastructure, as Russia has done in Ukraine" and is "simply responding to the attacks on our (Ukraine's) energy systems."
What Zelenskyy stated, Kyiv requires is "to be on par."
Every day, they (Russia) deploy 500 drones, while we use 100-150," said the Ukrainian leader, noting that compared to Kyiv's response a year ago when Moscow targeted its civilian energy systems, the current situation is different and Russia now "experiences our strong response.
Zelenskyy added that Russian officials will need to face "more inquiries from their population," highlighting the worsening fuel shortages.
As of the end of September, Kremlin-linked media reported that approximately 40% of Russia's oil refining capabilities for gasoline and diesel fuel have been shut down because of Ukrainian drone strikes.
At least 16 of Russia's 38 oil refineries have been hit by Ukrainian attacks since August 2025, leading to a fuel shortage within the country, as reported by the Financial Times.
In certain areas, fuel is restricted to 10-20 liters per customer.
As the situation has deteriorated in recent weeks, Russia is said to be planning to import gasoline from China, South Korea, and Singapore to address an increasing domestic fuel shortage.
To achieve this, Moscow intends to remove import taxes on fuel entering via specific checkpoints in the Far East and is prepared to support importers by bridging the difference between global market prices and reduced local gasoline prices, using money from the national budget.
State-backed media have stated that Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak wrote to Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, expressing concerns that the threat of worsening domestic fuel availability persists, even with the government's proposed measures.
Russian oil companies are struggling to repair the damage and manage the current circumstances, as reported. Any restoration at the impacted refineries may require several months, since Western sanctions have restricted access to essential machinery.
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