After weeks of intense Russian strikes, Ukraine’s president calls for artillery shells as well as more Patriot missile systems
warned last night that Ukraine could run out of air defence missiles if Russia keeps up its intense long-range bombing campaign.
He singled out in particular the need for Patriot missiles. The sophisticated US air defence systems had been vital during Russian attacks with ballistic and hypersonic missiles, and 25 systems would be needed to cover the country fully, he said. “We don’t have shells for counter-offensive actions. As for the defence – there are several initiatives, and we’re receiving weapons,” he added.. “We will agree to any options,” he said, adding that the key thing was that the aid arrived “the sooner, the better”.
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