Today, Russia attacked Ukraine with nearly a hundred missiles and almost 200 drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, calling it one of the largest attacks on energy infrastructure.
“Cruise missiles, ballistics. According to preliminary reports, there were 93 missiles. In particular, there was at least one North Korean missile. We managed to shoot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles shot down by our F-16s. The Russians also used almost 200 drones in this attack,” the president said.
Zelenskyy emphasized that if world leaders are afraid to react or get used to terror, Putin perceives this as permission to continue.
“This is Putin’s ‘peaceful’ plan to destroy everything. This is how he wants ‘negotiations’ – by terrorizing millions of people. And he is not limited either in range or in purchasing the necessary components for the production of missiles. Oil gives Putin enough money to believe in impunity. We need a strong reaction from the world: a massive reaction to a massive attack. This is the only way to stop terror,” the President noted.
The President called on the international community to act decisively to stop Moscow’s aggression: “The world can stop this madness. This requires strength.”
Zelenskyy also expressed gratitude to all those who help Ukraine fight terror.
Another Russian missile strike against Ukraine. Cruise missiles, ballistic missiles. According to preliminary reports, 93 missiles were launched, including at least one North Korean missile. A total of 81 missiles were shot down, 11 of which were cruise missiles intercepted by…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 13, 2024