Zelensky: Ukraine needs air defense, interceptor drones, energy equipment daily

According to Ukrinform, he made the statement on Telegram.

“Last night, the Russian army ‘defeated’ yet another hospital – in Kyiv, with a functioning inpatient unit. Patients had to be evacuated. There are casualties. Sadly, one person has been killed. My condolences to the family and loved ones. Everyone who needs assistance is receiving help,” the President’s post reads.

“Of course, Ukrainians will restore this hospital. That is the kind of people we are – Ukrainians always rebuild what has been destroyed. Likewise, repair crews, energy specialists, and all essential services are working in the regions where the Russians have caused new damage and new power outages,” Zelensky emphasized.

He noted that during the night, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 165 strike drones, around 100 of which were Shahed-type UAVs.

“And it is crucial that our partners never forget: air defense is needed every day; funding for the production of interceptor drones is needed every day; equipment for the energy sector is needed every day,” Zelensky stressed.

He added: “This week, we will be working with our European and American partners to ensure that Ukraine has the assistance it needs. I am grateful to everyone who supports our state and our people.”

As Ukrinform reported, from 18:00 on Sunday, January 4, the enemy launched nine Iskander-M ballistic missiles and S-300 surface-to-air guided missiles from Russia’s Bryansk and Voronezh regions, along with 165 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other types from Millerovo, Kursk, Shatalovo, and Oryol. Around 100 of these were Shahed drones.

Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 137 out of 165 drones.

First photo: Office of the President of Ukraine