Zelenskyy Condemns Ukrainian Air Force's Unsatisfactory Performance
Following widespread failures to intercept Russian drone attacks, President Zelenskyy has strongly criticized the Ukrainian Air Force's operational effectiveness. He met with military leadership to address urgent tactical deficiencies.
President Zelenskyy has harshly criticized the Ukrainian Air Force's performance, particularly its inability to intercept Russian drones effectively. After meeting with Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov and Air Force Chief Lieutenant General Anatoly Krivonoshchenko, Zelenskyy described the air force's regional performance as unsatisfactory and called for urgent military changes.
Additionally, Zelenskyy blamed local authorities for nationwide power outages, contradicting Kyiv's mayor who had advised residents to evacuate due to Russian air strikes causing widespread electricity and heating failures. Zelenskyy also criticized Western allies for inadequate air defense support, claiming that Patriot and NASAMS systems lacked sufficient ammunition due to logistical and financial issues.
Russia temporarily halted attacks for one week following US-mediated negotiations in Abu Dhabi, though disagreement arose regarding whether Russia honored its commitment. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continued targeting Russian infrastructure, with Russia reporting significant civilian casualties from these attacks in the Belgorod region.
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