"Every air defense system is important": Zelensky reacted to recent Russian attack on Kyiv and spoke about agreements with Biden
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to the night missile attack on Kyiv on December 13. He thanked the Air Force and partners for protecting Ukrainian skies, as well as all rescue services.
The president's statement was published on Telegram. He assured that Ukraine will continue to work to increase its defense capabilities and has already made new arrangements.
"There were 10 ballistic missiles last night. I am grateful to our Air Force and partners. All victims are being provided with assistance," the president wrote.
Consequences of the night attack on Kyiv
He noted that only the day before he had agreed with US President Joe Biden to work on increasing the number of air defense systems in Ukraine, and the terrorist country immediately demonstrated how important this decision was.
Occupants hit residential areas with ballistic missiles
"Every additional air defense system is important. Every batch of missiles for air defense systems is important. It is important for people, important for cities and important for Ukraine. It saves lives!" the President emphasized.
Zelensky reacts to missile attack on Kyiv
Source: Volodymyr Zelensky Telegram
Consequences of the debris fall of the downed missile in Kyiv
Russia launches 10 ballistic missiles at Kyiv
Falling debris caused fires in several districts of Kyiv
Damaged cars and houses as a result of the Russian missile attack on Kyiv
Streets in Kyiv flooded due to damaged water supply
A car damaged by debris
Debris damages water supply in Kyiv
Consequences of the missile attack on Kyiv on 13 December
A crater caused by falling rocket debris
It should be noted that according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, last night, the occupiers launched 10 ballistic missiles at the Ukrainian capital, including S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles and Iskander cruise missiles.
The Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed all the missiles. The consequences of the attack are being clarified.
It is known that only PATRIOT and SAMP/T systems, of which there are only four in Ukraine, can shoot down ballistic missiles.
As the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andrii Yermak, clarified on Telegram, the enemy could have struck Kyiv with 48N6 missiles from the S400 complex.
"The Russians targeted a critical infrastructure facility. We know what they are trying to hit," the head of the OP added.
As reported by OBOZ.UA:
- On December 13, as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv and air defense, the missile fragments fell on the roadway, damaging a water supply network. The water turned the street into a river. Basements of houses near the scene were also flooded. In addition, residents' cars were damaged and windows were smashed.
Only verified information on our OBOZ.UA Telegram channel and on Viber.
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