Zelenskyy following Russia’s massive strike: We are counting heavily on US decision regarding licences for ’Patriots’. VIDEO
Following a large-scale attack by the Russian Federation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the supply of air defence systems to Ukraine is an absolute priority and a matter of critical importance.
The head of state announced this on Telegram, according to Censor.NET.
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"In total, Russia fired more than 70 missiles of various types at Ukraine last night, nearly half of which were ballistic, and nearly 500 attack drones, including ‘Shahed’ jet drones. The main strike was directed specifically at Kyiv. Our air defences managed to shoot down a significant number of these weapons, but not all of them.
The supply of air defence systems to Ukraine is an absolute priority and a critical issue. It is important that contributions are made to the PURL programme: this is what directly helps to save lives. Every bilateral agreement we have with our partners on air defence really does help. I am grateful to all the leaders who are helping," the statement reads.
Furthermore, according to Zelenskyy, it is particularly important to move towards implementing the agreement on the production of anti-ballistic systems
"We are counting heavily on the United States’ decision regarding licences for ‘Patriots’ and other joint efforts: this is what can stop the war and such attacks. Thank you to everyone who stands with Ukraine, with our people, and with our efforts to protect lives," he concluded.
Massive shelling of Kyiv on 2 July
On the night of 2 July 2026, Russia carried out a massive combined attack on Kyiv, using strike drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. Explosions rang out for several hours, whilst air defence forces engaged aerial targets over the capital.
According to the latest confirmed reports:
- At least 13 people were killed;
- more than 80 were injured, including two children;
- more than 20 residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were damaged;
- rescue operations were ongoing at many locations, with people possibly still trapped under the rubble.
Several districts of the capital suffered the most severe damage, in particular:
- Darnytskyi;
- Desnianskyi;
- Sviatoshynskyi;
- Solomianskyi;
- Holosiivskyi;
- Pecherskyi;
- Podilskyi;
- Obolonskyi.
The strikes caused numerous fires, partially destroyed high-rise residential buildings, and damaged transport infrastructure and utility networks. As a result of the attack, public transport routes in Kyiv were temporarily rerouted.
