Zelenskiy Urges Faster Air‑Defence and Power Repairs
Zelenskiy addressed the nation, demanding quicker action on Ukraine’s air defences and the repair of damaged electricity grids.
Russian forces have carried out night attacks for over a month, using drones and missiles that slipped past existing defences and left many apartment blocks without power or heat.
He urged Western allies to supply more air‑defence systems and announced changes in personnel where defence performance was below expectations.
- Kyiv’s Hardship
- More than 1,110 buildings remain cold after the latest strike.
- Night‑time lows could still reach –8 °C, even though temperatures are less severe than before.
- Air‑Defence Network
- The small‑scale network, especially against drones, must operate more efficiently and fix current shortcomings.
Some regions have better defence lines; others need significant improvement.
- Drone Industry
Ukraine has quickly built a drone industry, focusing on “interceptor drones” as a cost‑effective counter to the wave of attacks.
- Power and Heat Restoration
- Restoring power and heat must happen as soon as possible; there is no time for delays.
Resources are being redirected to Kyiv from other areas, with communities and state companies offering assistance.
- Criticism of City Administration
- Zelenskiy also criticised the city administration of Kyiv for not taking decisive steps to address system breakdowns.
