Summary
President Zelensky stated that Ukraine's air defense supplies are not enough, with some systems running out of missiles recently. This comes amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities, causing widespread power outages during a very cold winter. Zelensky is urging Ukraine's allies to quickly send more missiles to help defend against the attacks.
Key Facts
- President Zelensky described Ukraine's air defense supplies as "insufficient."
- Some missile systems were without missiles until a recent delivery.
- Russian attacks on energy facilities have left many without heat or electricity.
- Schools in Kyiv will close until February due to power shortages.
- Zelensky called on allies for faster deliveries of missiles.
- Ukraine needs ongoing missile supplies from Western partners.
- Kyiv declared an energy emergency; a former prime minister is now energy minister.
- Ukrainian and American officials are planning ceasefire talks.
