Fellow Ukrainians!
Today, we can already say there is a good result for our air defense – Ukraine now has more Patriots. I would like to thank Chancellor Merz, I thank Germany, and everyone who helps. Our agreements have been fulfilled. More Patriots are now in Ukraine and being put into operation. Of course, more systems are needed to protect key infrastructure sites and our cities across the entire territory of our state. And we will continue working to obtain them – not only at the political level with states and leaders but also directly with manufacturers of all necessary air defense systems and missiles for them. Meetings on this will take place next week, and we have presented our partners with all calculations and possible options for ensuring sufficiently reliable air defense.
Almost every day we defend ourselves against Russian ballistic strikes. We must continue destroying Russian military aviation, and all of this requires a multi-component air defense system – including our own combat aircraft. In this context, we already have decisions regarding Gripens and French aircraft, and we are working on F-16s. This also includes air defense systems and missiles for them, developing mobile fire groups, and, of course, interceptor drones – a current priority. The number of interceptors this year will be as specified by the state’s directive. It is vital that the Defense Forces, together with all involved institutions, increase the number of trained drone operators – the corresponding system – just as rapidly and effectively.
Today, I also want to thank our warriors – the Defense Forces of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, and our intelligence – for the long-range sanctions against Russia. The reach of these sanctions is expanding, and so are the losses of Russia’s war machine. Moreover, we increasingly use not only Ukrainian drones but also our own missiles. They perform very well. I am grateful to our manufacturers.
The frontline – there were reports from the military today. The main focus is on the Pokrovsk sector, and there are results in destroying the occupier. I want to especially commend the units of the 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade. I also thank the warriors of the Special Operations Forces, the special forces of the Military Law Enforcement Service, the National Police, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the intelligence for their active and effective actions both in the Pokrovsk area and in the areas of Kupyansk. I am grateful for the high-quality combat work in the Donetsk region to the warriors of the 1st Separate Assault Regiment. For fire support in the Pokrovsk area – my thanks to the 55th Separate Artillery Brigade. Also, for the battles in Kupyansk and near the city, I thank the units of the 127th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade. Well done, warriors! The 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade – Kostiantynivka sector – thank you, guys! And also the Orikhiv sector – the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade – thank you!
Glory to everyone fighting for Ukraine, to everyone helping us, and to everyone ensuring the results Ukraine needs. Every day must bring more strength for all of us.
Glory to Ukraine!
