Today, Ukraine was subjected to massive missile strikes by the aggressor.
and Joe Biden held a “productive” telephone conversation against the background of a massive Russian missile attack on the territory of our country.
Zelensky reminded that Ukraine needs modern anti-aircraft and anti-missile defense systems. In addition, Kyiv is counting on the diplomatic support of its ally.
“Air defense is now the No. 1 priority in our defense cooperation. America's leadership is very important for Ukraine in the matter of the tough position of the G7 and support for our resolution at the UN General Assembly (regarding Russia's attempt to annex four regions of Ukraine – ed.),” Zelenskyy wrote at the end of the conversation.
Productive conversation with @POTUS. Air defense is currently the number 1 priority in our defense cooperation.
We also need US leadership with the G7's tough stance and with support for our UN GA resolution.— Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa) October 10, 2022
< p>President Biden promised to continue to provide Ukraine with the support it needs to fight aggression, in particular, to transfer modern air defense systems.
The American leader condemned Russia's missile strikes and expressed his condolences to the relatives of those killed and injured “in these senseless attacks.” Biden emphasized constant cooperation with allies to bring Russia to justice for war crimes.
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Dmytro Kuleba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, urged allies to speed up deliveries of air defense and missile defense systems to Ukraine. This will make it possible to protect Ukrainian cities from the missile terror of the Russians. In particular, this autumn Germany should deliver the modern IRIS-T air defense system.
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On October 10, the invaders launched missile strikes on almost all regions of Ukraine. Enemy shelling damaged 39 important infrastructure facilities in eight regions and Kyiv, some regions were cut off, and communications were disrupted. As a result of the attackat least 11 people were killed in different regions of Ukraine, 87 were wounded.
See special topic: The day of reckoning for the war in Ukraine will come – the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Khan is sure that the guilty will be punished. Massive missile attack on the cities of Ukraine: the number of dead and wounded has increased In total, the Russians carried out 74 attacks on the territories of 12 regions during the day. In Dnipropetrovsk region, miners who remained underground due to rocket attacks are being rescued Due to the power outage in Kryvyi Rih, 854 miners were stuck underground in four mines. Zelensky addressed the Ukrainians from the place where the rocket hit in the morning He reported on the number of victims and the intentions of the Russians. Russia spent $400-700 million on missiles for mass shelling of Ukraine – Forbes That's how much 84 missiles were fired over Ukraine until 5:00 p.m. Monday.
