EU Working to Strengthen Ukraine’s Missile Defense, von der Leyen Says
The European Union is working to strengthen Ukraine’s missile defense capabilities, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on August 20. In a post on X , von der Leyen said Russia is responding to setbacks in its war against Ukraine by targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, UATV English reports. “Russia is losing the war it started itself, and in response it is striking…
On August 20, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Union is striving to enhance Ukraine's missile defense capabilities. In a social media post on X, von der Leyen cited Russia's retaliation for its unsuccessful war against Ukraine by targeting civilians and infrastructure. "Russia is losing the war it started itself, and in response it is striking civilian populations and civilian infrastructure," she said, according to UATV English.
The European Union is collaborating with Member States and partners to bolster Ukraine's missile defense capabilities, with the primary objective of preventing civilian casualties. This initiative is the EU's top priority, said von der Leyen, following a significant Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted over 180 aerial targets during the assault, as reported by the Ukrainian Air Force.
The EU emphasizes that reinforcing Ukraine's capacity to intercept Russian missiles and drones is a pressing priority, especially as Russia continues targeting civilian areas.
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