Since beginning of year, 97% of Russian missiles have hit civilian infrastructure - Umierov at extraordinary meeting of NATO-Ukraine Council
Since the beginning of the year, 97% of the missiles fired by the Russians at the territory of Ukraine have been aimed at civilian infrastructure.
According to Censor.NET, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umierov spoke about this at an extraordinary meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council.
Umierov's speech focused on Russia's recent massive air strikes and the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
"The total explosive power of combined air strikes on Ukraine since the beginning of the year exceeds nine kilotons. Only 3% of these Russian missiles, drones and guided bombs hit military targets, while 97% hit civilian infrastructure," the minister emphasized.
He also provided a detailed overview of the urgent needs of Ukraine's air defense.
"The support of partners is important in this matter. This will save thousands of innocent lives. The more Russian missiles are shot down in the Ukrainian sky, the less threat they will pose to NATO member states bordering Ukraine," Umerov summarized.
