For the first time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has disclosed casualty numbers from the war with Russia.
He called for more military aid from Western allies to counter Russian forces. On Monday night, Zelensky claimed over 100 drone strikes were launched across Ukraine by Russian forces.
Meanwhile, Moscow reported intercepting 15 Ukrainian drones in various regions.
In an interview, Zelensky emphasized the need for advanced air defense systems to protect critical infrastructure from missile attacks.
Germany announced that Iris-T air defense systems and Leopard 1 tanks would arrive in Kyiv this month, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told Reuters that next year, Ukraine would need numerous robotic ground vehicles for delivering ammunition and evacuating wounded soldiers.
Norway’s defense ministry confirmed plans to send F-35 fighter jets and defense systems to Ukraine via a logistics hub in Poland.
Additionally, the Biden administration pledged $725 million in missiles, ammunition, and weapons for Ukraine before the U.S. power transition.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed the importance of increasing support for Ukraine, helping Kyiv establish a stronger position for peace talks with Russia.
