President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky called on partners to be faster with investment in the production of weapons and the development of technology.
Commenting on the night attacks on Ukrainian cities, the head of state noted that the main goal of the attacks was Kyiv.
“This night, Russia inflicted a massive combined blow, which lasted almost ten hours. Eighteen missiles, including ballistic and about 400 shock drones, of which almost 200 are Shaheda. The main goal of the attack – Kyiv and the region were also under the blows of the Chernihiv, Sumskaya, Poltava, Kirovograd and Kharkov region. Unfortunately, it is known about two dead in Kyiv. My The relatives of the dead are condolences to date.
Zelensky called the attacks “an obvious increase in terror in Russia.” “Every night, hundreds of“ mined ”, constant attacks, massive attacks against Ukrainian cities. This means that acceleration is necessary. You need to be faster with sanctions and put pressure on Russia so that they feel the consequences of their terror. Partners need to be faster with investments in the production of weapons and technology development,” he said.
The President also said that he would conduct negotiations with partners, in particular, as part of the coalition of those who wish, on additional financing for the production of interceptors and air defense delivery for Ukraine.
“The tasks are absolutely clear. Such Russian strokes should be responding tough. That’s exactly what we will answer,” Zelensky added.
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