“President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that repelling a massive combined attack by the Russian Federation on the night of January 20 cost Ukraine at least 80 million euros. According to him, Ukrainian air defense did not have fewer missiles, but the enemy had more.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Zelensky photo of the President’s Office Source: the head of state during online communication with journalists
Direct speech: “For example, today’s attack by the Russians cost us (this is just the cost of the missiles) about 80 million euros. Imagine this cost of missiles. And every day we do everything, and I do everything, so that we get the right missiles, the right protection for people.”
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Details: According to Zelenskyi, in Ukraine “there are no fewer air defense missiles, there are more air defense systems, but the Russians have more missiles.” In particular, the enemy increased the use of ballistics.
“There is much more ballistics that Russia uses. And they get the component from, unfortunately, partner countries, from the private sector. But, nevertheless, it is necessary to reduce their ability to produce these missiles. And this is not happening yet. That is why we need more missiles, more air defense,” the president emphasized.
The head of state reminded again that only systems can deal with ballistics Patriot.
Regarding the number of Shaheds, Russia has also increased their use. Although Ukraine has increased the number of interceptors and actively uses mobile fire groups.
“I mean, we find the tools, we will defeat the Shaheda in the end, we have to do it… There is no way to survive without it. But as for ballistics, for now the key (supplying ammunition to the systems Patriot -ed.) only in the hands of the United States of America”.
What preceded: On the night of January 20, the Russian occupation forces launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine with 372 drones and missiles.
The enemy attacked with one Zircon anti-ship missile, 18 Iskander-M https://www.pravda.com.ua/С-300 ballistic missiles, 15 Kh-101 cruise missiles, as well as 339 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas type UAVs and other types of drones.
Air defense destroyed 342 enemy targets. It was with5 missiles and 24 strike UAVs were hit at 11 locations, as well as downed (debris) UAVs fell at 12 locations.