Ukraine ‘ran out of missiles’ to thwart Russian strike on power plant, Zelensky says
- Eleven missiles targeted Ukraine, with a lack of air defense leading to the destruction of the Trypilska thermal power station.
- Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, leaving over a million without electricity, has prompted urgent calls for air defense support from Western allies.
- Ukraine faces a critical shortage of defensive missiles, warning of potential depletion if Russian attacks persist, requiring 25 Patriot systems for proper coverage.
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Ukraine war latest: Russia destroyed Kyiv Oblast power plant after Ukraine ran out of air defense missiles, Zelensky says
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Ukraine ‘ran out of missiles’ to thwart Russian strike on power plant, Zelensky says
By Sebastian Shukla, Olga Voitovych, Andy Carey and Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — A lack of air defenses meant Ukraine was powerless to prevent a Russian airstrike last week that destroyed the biggest power plant in Kyiv region, President Volodomyr Zelensky said. Russia fired 11 missiles towards the Trypilska power plant, Zelensky said. Ukrainian air defenses downed the first seven missiles, but the next four completely destroyed the plant. “Wh…
Ukraine ‘ran out of missiles’ to thwart Russian strike on power plant, Zelensky says
A lack of air defenses meant Ukraine was powerless to prevent a Russia missile strike last week that destroyed the biggest power plant in Kyiv region, President Volodomyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine's allies have been reluctant to send additional air defenses to the country.
West should shoot down Russian missiles like they did for Israel, says Zelensky
UKRAINIAN president Volodymyr Zelensky has called out his allies for protecting Israel’s air space while his cities are pummelled by Russia. The fierce leader demanded his country receive the “same level of protection” after the UK, US and Western powers blasted Iran’s missiles and drones out the sky in a steadfast defence of Israel. EPAVolodymyr Zelensky argued that the Western response to Iran’s missile attack could be repeated in Ukraine[/cap…
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