Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s air shield is among Europe’s strongest
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated service members on Air Force Day, observed annually on the first Sunday of August, saying Ukraine’s air shield has become one of the strongest in Europe.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commemorated Air Force Day on August 2, hailing Ukraine's air shield as one of the strongest in Europe. He expressed gratitude to various military units, including pilots, air defense troops, and engineers, highlighting the crucial role they play in bolstering Ukraine's strength. Zelenskyy noted that thousands of combat missions have been undertaken, with thousands of targets destroyed, directly protecting countless lives.
He emphasized that Ukraine's Air Force has significantly strengthened over the years, thanks to the acquisition of modern combat aircraft and effective air defense systems. While acknowledging that Ukraine still lacks sufficient systems to fully protect its airspace from Russian missiles, Zelenskyy asserted that the country's air shield is already among Europe's strongest.
He attributed this accomplishment to the professionalism and experience of the Ukrainian service members, who continue to intercept even the most challenging targets despite equipment shortages. Air Force Day, established by then-President Viktor Yushchenko in 2007, is observed annually on the first Sunday of August to recognize the Air Force's pivotal role in Ukraine's defense capabilities.
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