Ukraine must be competitive with Russia in number of deep strikes – Zelensky
Given the increased intensity of Russia’s long-range strikes, Ukraine also needs to increase the number of its own deep strikes.
President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized during a press conference that Ukraine must match Russia in the number of deep strikes, according to a Ukrinform correspondent. He stated that while Ukraine possesses a range of drones with strike capabilities from 350 to 3,000 kilometers, funding is lacking. Zelensky credited the EU for providing a €90 billion loan, with €60 billion designated for defense assistance.
He noted Russia's increasing number of long-range strikes, from 40 Iranian Shaheds two years ago to 500 or 1,000 in recent massive attacks. Zelensky argued that to pressure Putin, Ukraine needs a similar number of long-range strikes, not in terms of financial resources, as Russia currently holds twice the funds of Ukraine, totaling €340 billion compared to Ukraine's projected €140 billion in 2027.
He clarified this was not about ballistic missiles but other strike capabilities and stressed the need for additional funding. Finnish President Alexander Stubb believes that targeting oil refineries and logistics warehouses in Russia boosts public support for ending the war, contributing to Ukraine's strategic approach.
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