US To Provide Ukraine Intelligence For Deep Russia Strikes
🚨BREAKING: Trump Approves Intelligence Sharing For Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia – Major Policy Shift Targets Energy Infrastructure
EXCLUSIVE: First Time US Directly Aids Deep Strikes Into Russian Territory – Tomahawk Missiles Also Under Consideration As Peace Talks Collapse
WASHINGTON, October 1, 2025 — In a dramatic escalation of U.S. involvement in the Ukraine war, President Donald Trump has approved expanded intelligence sharing that will enable Ukraine to launch long-range missile strikes deep inside Russian territory, targeting critical energy infrastructure. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that this marks the first time the Trump administration will directly support Ukrainian attacks far beyond the front lines, representing a significant shift in American policy.
⚡ THE INTELLIGENCE BREAKTHROUGH
According to U.S. officials cited by the Wall Street Journal, the United States will now provide Ukraine with detailed targeting intelligence for long-range missile strikes on Russia’s energy sector. This intelligence support will make it easier for Ukrainian forces to hit refineries, pipelines, power stations, and other critical infrastructure with precision.
The goal is clear: deprive the Kremlin of oil revenue and disrupt logistics that support Russia’s war effort.
While the U.S. has long shared general intelligence with Kyiv, this new development represents a qualitative leap in the type of support being provided. For the first time, American intelligence agencies and the Pentagon will supply Ukraine with the specific targeting data needed to strike deep inside Russia – potentially hundreds of miles from the Ukrainian border.
U.S. officials are also asking NATO allies to provide similar intelligence support, according to the Wall Street Journal report.
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Wednesday.
💥 TOMAHAWK MISSILES ON THE TABLE
The intelligence sharing announcement comes as the Trump administration actively weighs whether to provide Ukraine with powerful American weapons that would dramatically expand Kyiv’s strike capabilities:
Tomahawk Cruise Missiles: With a range of at least 1,500 miles, these weapons could reach Moscow and virtually any target inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky specifically requested Tomahawks during his meeting with Trump at the UN General Assembly last week.
Barracuda Missiles: With an approximate range of 500 miles, these would also significantly extend Ukraine’s reach.
Other Long-Range Systems: The administration is considering additional American missiles with ranges up to 800 kilometers (approximately 500 miles).
Extended Range Attack Munitions: Trump has already approved these weapons, which have a range of 150-280 miles.
President Trump has not made a final decision on providing the longer-range Tomahawks or Barracudas, according to his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, who confirmed over the weekend that the request is under consideration.
Ukraine has also developed its own long-range missile called the Flamingo, though production quantities remain unknown as the weapon is in early development.
🎯 WHY THIS MATTERS – Strategic Objectives
The expanded intelligence sharing and potential weapons transfers reflect several strategic objectives:
1. Cutting Russian Revenue: By targeting refineries and energy infrastructure, the U.S. aims to reduce Russia’s ability to fund its war effort through oil and gas sales. Energy exports remain crucial to Russia’s economy and military budget.
2. Disrupting Logistics: Attacking pipelines, power plants, and fuel depots deep inside Russia would complicate Moscow’s ability to supply its forces fighting in Ukraine.
3. Pressure After Failed Talks: The timing is significant. This escalation comes after peace negotiations between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin collapsed following their summit in Alaska in August.
4. Leveling the Battlefield: German defense officials and other European allies have welcomed the move, arguing that enabling deep strikes is essential to cutting Russian supply lines and creating a more balanced battlefield.
🔥 RUSSIA’S REACTION – Warnings of “Red Lines”
Moscow has reacted with warnings that providing targeting intelligence crosses Russian “red lines” regarding what it considers direct Western interference in the war.
Dmitry Peskov, Russian government spokesperson, addressed the issue Monday, questioning: “Who can launch these missiles? Can only Ukrainians launch them, or do American soldiers have to do that?”
Peskov maintained that Tomahawk missiles, if delivered, would not be a game-changer militarily, but suggested the U.S. could be crossing boundaries Moscow had previously set.
Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian President, went further in a Monday Telegram post, warning that such Western interference could result in conflict involving “weapons of mass destruction.”
Russia has repeatedly threatened to restart production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons and station similar missiles within striking distance of Western targets if Ukraine receives long-range American weapons.
Moscow previously said it would consider the provision of targeting data or intelligence for attacks as crossing a critical threshold – which is exactly what the U.S. is now doing.
⚔️ EUROPEAN AIRSPACE VIOLATIONS ESCALATE TENSIONS
The decision to provide intelligence support comes amid a dramatic increase in Russian incursions into European airspace that have rattled NATO:
September 9: Polish and NATO fighters shot down 20 Russian drones in Polish skies – marking the first time a NATO member directly engaged Russian military assets since the February 2022 invasion.
September 19: Poland briefly closed part of its airspace during a Russian strike on Ukraine to ensure safety.
Last week: Estonia reported three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets “carrying missiles and combat-ready” crossed into its airspace for 12 minutes before being forced to withdraw.
Scandinavia: Airports in Oslo and Copenhagen experienced hours-long shutdowns due to mysterious drone sightings.
These incidents have increased European anxiety about Russian aggression and strengthened support for Ukraine’s ability to strike back at targets inside Russia.
💔 TRUMP’S SHIFTING STANCE ON UKRAINE
The intelligence sharing represents a remarkable evolution in Trump’s position on Ukraine support:
Earlier in 2025: Trump told Zelensky bluntly in the Oval Office: “You don’t have the cards. You’re buried there. Your people are dying.”
August 2025: After failed Alaska talks with Putin, Trump suggested territorial compromises: “There’ll be some land swapping going on.”
September 2025: At the UN, Trump dramatically reversed course, declaring Ukraine could “WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form” with NATO support, calling Russia a “paper tiger.”
October 2025: Now Trump is approving the intelligence sharing and weapons transfers that could actually make that victory possible.
The shift appears driven by Trump’s growing frustration with Putin’s continued war push despite attempts at negotiation, and recognition that Russia’s military performance has been weaker than expected.
🌍 NATO UNITY AND DIVERGENCE
While U.S. officials are asking NATO allies to provide similar intelligence support, European leaders have not yet publicly commented on the Tomahawk discussion or the expanded intelligence sharing.
However, the European bloc has shown increasing willingness to support Ukrainian strikes inside Russia, particularly after the recent spate of airspace violations.
German defense officials have been particularly vocal, stating that deep strikes are essential to cutting Russian supply lines.
Poland, having directly engaged Russian drones over its territory, appears increasingly supportive of aggressive Ukrainian defensive measures.
Eastern European NATO members like Estonia, having experienced direct Russian incursions, are likely to support expanded Ukrainian capabilities.
The question remains whether all NATO members will follow the U.S. lead in providing targeting intelligence, or whether some will hold back out of concern about escalation.
🚀 WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE WAR
The provision of targeting intelligence could fundamentally alter Ukraine’s strategic options:
Extended Reach: With precise American intelligence, Ukraine can confidently strike targets hundreds of miles inside Russia that were previously too difficult to locate or assess.
Higher Success Rates: Professional U.S. targeting data dramatically increases the likelihood of successful strikes compared to Ukraine’s own intelligence capabilities.
Economic Warfare: The ability to systematically target Russian energy infrastructure transforms the conflict into economic warfare aimed at the Kremlin’s revenue streams.
Deterrence Effect: Even the threat of strikes on critical infrastructure deep inside Russia may influence Russian military decision-making and force redeployment of air defenses.
Escalation Risks: Moscow’s warnings about “weapons of mass destruction” and nuclear weapons suggest the Kremlin views this as a dangerous escalation that could spiral beyond conventional warfare.
⚡ THE STRATEGIC GAMBLE
Trump’s decision to approve intelligence sharing represents a calculated gamble:
The Bet: That enabling Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure will pressure Putin to negotiate seriously, while Russia’s threats of nuclear escalation remain largely bluster.
The Risk: That Moscow views targeting support as crossing a genuine red line that could trigger dangerous Russian responses, including potential nuclear threats or attacks on NATO supply lines.
The Stakes: The future of European security, NATO credibility, and the principle that aggressive territorial conquest cannot succeed in the 21st century.
As one U.S. official told reporters: “We’re giving Ukraine the tools to make Russia’s war unsustainable. Whether Putin chooses to negotiate or double down is up to him.”
With peace talks stalled, Russian incursions into NATO airspace increasing, and winter approaching, the next few months could determine whether this intelligence sharing proves to be the pressure that forces a diplomatic solution – or the spark that ignites a wider confrontation.
DEVELOPING STORY — Updates expected as more details emerge about the intelligence sharing program and weapons transfer decisions…
