Ukraine's Ukrtelecom facility damaged in attack, services unaffected
One of Ukrtelecom's facilities was damaged in another enemy attack, while the company's specialists are assessing the extent of the damage, the operator's press service told Interfax-Ukraine on Monday.
In a recent proposal to bolster Ukraine's defence capabilities, Poland has suggested hosting a facility for the production of Patriot missiles on its territory. Deputy Defence Minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka confirmed that Poland would seek to establish a Patriot servicing and production facility in Poland, even if Ukraine ultimately hosts it.
This move aims to ensure the security of the facility, citing concerns over security in Ukraine. The proposal comes as Ukraine faces a shortage of missiles for its Patriot air-defence systems. The suggestion follows US President Donald Trump's initial offer of a licence to produce Patriots to Ukraine in July, which was later withdrawn.
However, recent statements from President Volodymyr Zelensky suggest that Trump has made a "final decision" to approve a licence for Ukraine to produce Patriots. Poland has previously received preliminary approval from the US State Department to produce missiles for Patriot systems. This proposal comes at a time when the US's stockpile of Patriot missiles has significantly reduced due to the Iran war, leaving only 800 interceptors remaining.
Poland has been an active supporter of Ukraine, having transferred Patriot missiles to the country and deploying its first Patriots at Warsaw Babice airport in 2023.
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