President Volodymyr Zelenskyy named five reasons why strengthening the capabilities of Ukraine's air defense is the best strategic investment in security. He also called 2024 the year when Ukraine will throw Russia out of its sky. UNN reports this with referring to Zelensky's post on the social network X.
Since 2022, Ukraine has liberated more than half of the of the land occupied by Russia. In 2023, Ukraine expelled the Russian fleet from most of the Black Sea. part of the Black Sea. 2024 is supposed to be the year when Ukraine throws Russia out of 8
Zelensky also noted that strengthening Ukraine's air defense is the best strategic investment in security for at least five reasons.
1. Every air defense system and every missile provided to Ukraine saves lives.
2. Every major city and region will be completely covered by a reliable air shield completely covered by a reliable air shield, more people will be able to return from abroad: potentially millions. "This will give a significant boost to Ukraine's economy, will help us reduce the budget deficit and, as a result, the need for international financial assistance," the president said.
3. The stronger our air defense, the greater will be the success of Ukraine's success in the Black Sea, better maritime exports and and the protection of freedom of navigation. "This will allow us to deliver hundreds of thousands additional tons of food through a safer maritime export corridor and to counteract the global food crisis," Zelensky said.
4. Each additional air defense system and missile saves resources that would otherwise be needed to restore of destroyed facilities, critical infrastructure, power systems, power grids, etc. etc.
5. Fifth, depriving Russia of the ability to terrorize Ukraine with missiles and drones will force the aggressor to abandon this tactic, which in general, will help bring victory closer.
We are extremely grateful to all our partners who have already made important decisions to strengthen our air defense. air defense. As Ukraine is a large country, our need for air defense systems in air defense systems is significant. However, we are confident that strengthening our air defense capabilities Air defense is the best strategic investment in security, and our partners will will also save a significant amount of resources in the long run
Addendum
On November 22, President Zelenskyy announced new support packages for Ukraine after the 17th Ramstein meeting, including projectiles, missiles, and air defense equipment, with a coalition led by Germany and France to develop air defense.