Ukraine needs 19 more air defense systems to protect its energy sector
President Zelensky said this during a meeting of the European Council in Brussels on December 19
Ukraine needs 19 more systems to protect energy infrastructure, especially nuclear power plants, from Russian missiles. President Volodymyr Zelensky said this during a meeting of the European Council in Brussels, Ukrinform reports.
"Our priority is air defense, fulfilling agreements with partners, in particular with the United States, to provide Ukraine with the necessary systems. We need 19 more systems to protect energy infrastructure, especially nuclear power plants, from Russian missiles," Zelenskyy noted.
According to him, these systems, already stored at partner bases, can save lives.
"I urge you to continue to support us and help strengthen the White House's commitment to improving Ukraine's air defense. Thank you to everyone who is helping restore Ukraine's energy and resilience. This, together with air defense, is the best response to Russia's large-scale missile attacks," the Head of State said.
As reported by "Ukrainian Energy", EU heads of state and government condemned Russia's targeted attacks on critical infrastructure and called for increased electricity exports to Ukraine, according to the conclusions of the European Council following its meeting in Brussels on December 19.
