Ukraine has received and is verifying data regarding Russian preparations for a strike using the "Oreshnik"; we see signs of preparations for a combined enemy strike on the territory of Ukraine, and it is important to respond to air raid alerts starting this evening, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on social media on Saturday, UNN reports.
There was a report from our intelligence: we received data, including from American and European partners, about Russian preparations for a strike using the "Oreshnik." We are verifying this information. We see signs of preparations for a combined strike on the territory of Ukraine, particularly on Kyiv, using various weaponry. The aforementioned medium-range weaponry may be used in such a strike,
The President emphasized: "It is important to consciously respond to air raid signals starting this evening. Russian madness is truly boundless, so please, protect your lives – use shelters."
"Second: we draw the attention of partners both in the United States and in Europe to the fact that the use of such weapons and the prolongation of such a war serve as a global example for other potential aggressors as well. If Russia is allowed to destroy life on such a scale, then no agreement will deter other similar regimes based on hatred from aggression and strikes. We count on the world's reaction and that the reaction will not be post-factum, but preventive – pressure must be put on Moscow so that they do not expand the war," Zelenskyy stressed.
"Third: we are preparing air defense as much as possible, and we will respond quite justly to every Russian strike. We gave permission for a parade, but there is no permission for madness in Russia. This war must be ended – peace is needed, not some missiles to satisfy the sick ambitions of one individual. Thank you to everyone who helps save lives! Once again: please, take care of yourselves and use shelters today," the President indicated.