Ukraine calls for emergency supply of Patriot and NASAMS missiles
Photo: Ukraine urgently needs additional missiles for Patriot and NASAMS (Vitaliii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Ukraine needs additional missiles for Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems to protect critical infrastructure from massive Russian strikes, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
"Russia has significantly increased the number of missiles and drones for attacks on Ukraine. We urgently need additional missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS systems," says Deputy Minister of Defense Serhii Boiev, addressing participants at an extraordinary meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council.
He also emphasizes that Russia's use of medium-range ballistic missiles near NATO borders is yet another manifestation of its aggressive policy and complete lack of desire for peace.
He also calls on allies to invest in the PURL program and the development of defense production, particularly in the field of interceptor drones.
The allies, for their part, strongly condemned the Russian attacks, which are a manifestation of outright terror against the Ukrainian civilian population, and reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and their readiness to provide the necessary assistance.
Massive Russian strikes on Ukraine
Russian troops have recently intensified their strikes on Ukraine's critical infrastructure using strike drones and various types of missiles.
During a Russian night attack, Russian troops launched nearly 300 drones and dozens of missiles of various types at Ukrainian territory. Most of the Russian targets were destroyed by Ukrainian air defense forces.
For more details on Russia's latest strike on Ukraine, read RBC-Ukraine's report.
