Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief discusses strengthening of Ukraine’s air defence with NATO commander in Europe

Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi. Stock photo: the Ukrainian Navy

Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has discussed combat action in different areas of the combat zone and the strengthening of Ukrainian air defence with General Christopher Cavoli, Commander of the United Armed Forces of NATO in Europe and the United States European Command.

Source: European Pravda with reference Syrskyi’s statement on Telegram

Details: Syrskyi informed Cavoli about the situation and the course of combat action on different fronts.

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He also thanked him for the military aid and listed Ukraine’s priority needs, specifically in terms of ammunition, military equipment and other armament.

“We discussed the issue of strengthening our air defence. The protection of our cities and critical infrastructure from constant terrorist attacks of the Russian Federation is one of the key priorities,” Syrskyi stressed.

Background:

• On 26 August Russia launched 236 aerial weapons on Ukraine. Ukraine’s air defence downed 102 missiles and 99 attack drones.
• Ruben Brekelmans, Minister of Defence of the Netherlands, commenting on the large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian cities, noted that it only strengthens his motivation to keep supporting Ukraine.
• Katarina Maternova, the EU ambassador to Ukraine, urged the international community to provide more air defence means for Ukraine following the Russian attack on 26 August.

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