On 6 October, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian intelligence had received updated information regarding Russia’s preparations for a large-scale attack. He urged citizens to respond to air and missile alerts. The Air Force and other services are preparing countermeasures, but defence capabilities depend on the available air defence resources and support from partners.
Briefly about the main points
- Intelligence has provided updated information on Russia’s preparations for an attack.
- The President has asked people not to ignore missile alerts.
- Deadlines have already been set for some of the countermeasures.
The intelligence findings were discussed at a teleconference
The latest information was discussed during a teleconference attended by government officials, military personnel and representatives of key services. According to the President, deadlines have already been set for a significant proportion of the necessary measures, and the priority tasks are being carried out.
Zelensky asked members of the public to keep an eye on official announcements from the Air Force and to respond to missile alerts.
Air defence units are being deployed to protect key facilities
The Minister of Defence and the Commander of the Air Force briefed the President on the deployment of air defence assets and the organisation of defence lines to protect key facilities.
Ukraine is supplying ammunition for fighter jets F-16, interception systems and anti-missile systems. Zelenskyy noted that the security services are prepared to respond to a possible attack to the extent permitted by the available defences.
Ballistic missile defence depends on decisions taken by our allies
Zelenskyy described countering ballistic missiles as the most challenging area. The supply of the necessary equipment depends on our partners, and Kyiv is working with them on this issue every day.
The President called on the US, European countries and other partners to take political decisions that would make it possible to strengthen the protection of Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure.
The government and the regions are drawing up further measures to support logistics
A separate item on the agenda was the Russian campaign against Ukrainian logistics. According to the President, the government, in collaboration with regional authorities, has drawn up additional logistical measures to counter such attacks.
In recent days, Russia has been deploying attack drones, missiles and airborne weapons against Ukraine. Against this backdrop, the Ukrainian leadership is concentrating additional air defence forces on protecting critical infrastructure.
