Unrelenting strikes pushed Ukraine’s air defenses to their limits, highlighting how each new missile shipment directly protects civilians and infrastructure.
Last week Russia carried out massive strikes against Ukraine, using about 1900 strike drones, nearly 1400 guided aerial bombs and about 60 missiles of various types.
The current Ukrainian air defense system is proving highly effective: more than 90% of drones destroyed.
Key moments of the week
In a Telegram post, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on the scale of the attacks and the context of the events.
Over the past week, Russia launched about 1900 strike drones, nearly 1400 guided aerial bombs and about 60 missiles of various types
– President Volodymyr Zelensky
According to the president, these data underscore the relevance of partners’ contributions to the PURL program and the approval of the EU’s 20th sanctions package, as well as the European support package totaling €90 billion for Cyprus.
The head of state expressed gratitude to partners for their help.
Zelensky noted that every additional delivery of missiles to the air defense saves lives, provides cities and critical infrastructure with better protection, and strengthens the country’s defense.
We need to work to ensure this percentage continues to rise, not only in drone interception but also in ballistic missiles. Each additional delivery of missiles to the air defense saves lives, better-protected cities and critical infrastructure
– President Volodymyr Zelensky
Such statements emphasize the commitment to strengthen defense and partner support for a more stable sky and the protection of the population and critical infrastructure of the country.