The winter will be harsh according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who announced that the country must “prepare” for Russian strikes on infrastructure in the coming weeks. He calls on the international community to continue to help Ukraine and its air shield “which does not fully protect the entire territory”.
Ukraine must “prepare” for Russian strikes on infrastructure this winter, its President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Sunday, referring to a possible increase in attacks. “We must prepare for the possibility that the enemy will increase the number of drone or missile strikes on our infrastructure,” the head of state said during his daily address.
“The air shield is already stronger”
“All our attention must be focused on defense (…) on everything Ukraine can do to help our people get through the winter,” he added. Last year, the Russian army’s systematic bombing of Ukraine’s energy network left thousands of people without heat or electricity for long periods in freezing temperatures.
kyiv said it was strengthening its defenses to protect key infrastructure. “The Ukrainian air shield is already stronger than last year,” assured Volodymyr Zelensky. Ukraine has received significant air defense systems from its Western allies, including US-made Patriots.
“Unfortunately, (the air shield) does not yet fully protect the entire territory. We are striving to improve it further,” added the Ukrainian president, calling on the international community to echo this call. This statement comes as a Ukrainian delegation, including Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, and led by Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, arrived in the United States on Sunday to discuss cooperation and support. to his country at war.