By KYIV. Dec 18 (Interfax-Ukraine) – At a meeting of the Headquarters on Saturday, December 16, issues of the military, veterans, brigades, fortifications, and weapons production were considered, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video address on Saturday.
“We are working to implement all our arrangements with partners regarding new weapon production – joint production facilities and a shared repair base. The goal is to maximize Ukraine’s strength, with each month adding power to our defense,” he said.
Zelenskyy noted the “sky defenders” who “in just one night, they destroyed 30 Shahed drones; a potent result.”
“Overall, 104 Shahed drones out of the 112 used by Russia have been destroyed this week – most of them. Each destroyed drone means saved lives and preserved infrastructure. I express gratitude to all the warriors in our mobile fire groups, pilots, engineers of the Air Force, and all our anti-aircraft gunners,” he said.
“We are preparing for further strengthening air defense – we have already reached agreements on this. The theme of air defense arises in almost every meeting and talk with world leaders,” Zelenskyy said.
According to him, “while political activity may relax in many countries, we continue to work rigorously with all partners who can help now and provide support in the future. We are preparing important foreign policy contacts until the end of the year.”
