Zelensky calls for more military aid after denouncing an increase in Russian airstrikes in Ukraine

MADRID 13 Oct. () –

The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, urged his Western allies this Sunday to accelerate the sending of aid to the country after denouncing a substantial increase in Russian air attacks on its territory in recent days.

“There is no need to waste time. We have to send a clear signal of firmness,” Zelensky said in a message posted on his X social network account. “Our allies have the ability to provide the necessary quantity and quality of security systems.” air defense, to make decisions so that our long-range capabilities are sufficient and to guarantee the timely delivery of defensive aid to our troops,” he added.

The president of Ukraine has assured that Russia has launched around 900 “glider bombs” on Ukraine, in addition to 40 missile attacks and 400 drone attacks.

This Sunday alone, the Ukrainian air defense said it had shot down 31 Russian drones. In total, there were 68 night drone attacks and several missile attacks. There is no information available on possible damage.