Ukraine: Ukrainian President admits difficulties in intercepting Russian ballistic missiles
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Ukraine: Ukrainian President admits difficulties in intercepting Russian ballistic missiles

SAPO Notícias8 September 2026 at 08:57

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today admitted the difficulties Ukraine faces in intercepting Russian ballistic missiles. This statement comes after another large-scale Russian attack against the country.

The attack in question killed at least two people, according to Zelensky himself, who has been repeatedly warning of the need for more effective air defense systems on the part of Ukraine.

The situation highlights the vulnerability of Ukraine's anti-aircraft defense against the threat of ballistic missiles, which are more difficult to intercept than other types of projectiles due to their speed and trajectory.

Zelensky has persistently asked Western allies for more military equipment and air defense systems to face Russian aggression, emphasizing that current capacity is not sufficient to adequately protect the country's population and critical infrastructure.

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