President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine had received intelligence from its partners about a possible Russian combined strike involving the medium-range “Oreshnik” missile. He urged Ukrainians to pay close attention to air raid alerts and use shelters.
According to the president, the information was received from Ukrainian intelligence as well as American and European partners.
“We received intelligence data, including from American and European partners, about Russia preparing a strike using the ‘Oreshnik.’ We are verifying this information,” Zelenskyy said.
He added that Ukraine sees signs of preparations for a combined attack on Ukrainian territory, including Kyiv, involving different types of weapons.
“This medium-range weapon may be used in such an attack,” he said.
Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians to respond seriously to air raid alerts starting from the evening.
“Russian madness truly knows no limits, so please protect your lives — use shelters,” the president stressed.
He also called on Ukraine’s international partners to react preventively.
“The use of such weapons and the prolongation of this war is also a global example for other potential aggressors. If Russia is allowed to destroy lives on such a scale, then no agreement will stop other similar regimes based on hatred from aggression and strikes,” Zelenskyy said.
The president added that Ukraine is strengthening its air defense system “as much as possible” and promised a response to every Russian strike.
“We gave permission for the parade, but Russia has no permission for madness. This war must end — peace is needed, not missiles to satisfy the sick ambitions of one person,” he said.
