Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed confidence in continued financial and military support from the US and Europe amid ongoing attacks by Russian forces. Zelensky emphasized the need for fortifications and air defense systems in various regions, including Kyiv and Kharkiv. He also acknowledged the uncertainty of when the war would end, but reiterated Ukraine's strategic goal to reclaim all its territory. The Ukrainian military reported the destruction of enemy drones and missile strikes, with efforts to enhance field fortifications and build defensive lines underway.
🇺🇦 - Engineer brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are urgently building fortification lines of defense to contain the Russian army. Against the backdrop of ongoing offensive operations by Russian troops, Zelensky gave the order to urgently build defensive lines. More and… https://t.co/apUIi98dEU
#Ukraine says that air defense systems in the capital Kyiv and other locations across the country had downed dozens of Iranian-designed drones launched by #Russia's forces in Moscow's latest overnight barrage. https://t.co/7gp6iNaOBX
Another drone night in Ukraine. 35 Shaheds launched, 34 intercepted. A big piece of commercial property damaged near Kyiv. Russian drones started approaching our cities at 8 pm and, going in waves, were doing this until 3-30 am. This winter, we are better prepared for this.
Both in the Khmelnytskyi and Kyiv regions, air defense is operating. Reportedly attacking drones.
Explosions are reported in occupied Mariupol, heard in different areas of the city. Locals report the work of air defense. https://t.co/f9TMDrwLt3
💬In recent weeks, #Ukraine has mobilized efforts to enhance field fortifications as its forces return to a more defensive posture along much of the front line, as reported by the latest British intelligence. https://t.co/RRwZPwwcDZ
The Ukrainian Air Force has reported the destruction of 18 out of 19 enemy drones, as well as a missile strike by the Russians from a S-300 SAM system in Kharkiv Region. Two missiles hit a residential area, there were no casualties. https://t.co/1h62HtJdAR
#Russia launched its fifth air attack this month targeting Kyiv and air defense systems destroyed all drones on approach to the capital, #Ukraine's military officials say. https://t.co/V1cWptuiP0
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears the two-year mark and shows no signs of abating, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy seems confident the U.S. would not ‘betray’ his country by withholding crucial aid https://t.co/HcWItldxiR https://t.co/O6cPkCFo0z
President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed back against doubts about Ukraine’s battlefield prospects and about the support of its allies, saying on Tuesday that his country is not losing the war and is prepared to negotiate with Russia, but only on its own terms. https://t.co/SbM0LvCc9Y
⚡️Zelensky says he plans cuts to government spending. President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Dec. 19 told reporters he plans to reduce government expenditures because significant funding will be needed for fresh mobilization efforts.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday he's certain the United States will make good on its promise to provide billions of dollars in further aid for Kyiv to continue its fight against Russia. https://t.co/woAuOnmmJg
The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to dig fortifications in three operational regions of Ukraine. Chernigov-Kiev, Odessa-Nikolaev and Kharkov regions. https://t.co/G9dnW5t1aI
❗️Air defense systems are operational in the #Kyiv region, as reported by the Regional Military Administration.
❗️Air defenses are active on #Kyiv region, the Regional Military Administration reported.
🔸UKRAINE'S AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS ENGAGED IN REPELLING RUSSIAN AIR ATTACK ON KYIV REGION - UKRAINE'S MILITARY
⚡️ Official: Air defense, air siren active in Kyiv. Air defenses are active on Kyiv's outskirts, the head of the city's military administration, Serhii Popko, reported on Dec. 19 amid an air raid siren.
President @ZelenskyyUa was asked by Western media whether the current events on the front are "the beginning of losses" and whether they will lead to losing the war. The President answered: "No." He reasoned that at the beginning of the war, the situation was significantly… https://t.co/vRqkv6DE2v
⚡️Zelensky: Ukraine aims to liberate all its territory, but tactics may change. Ukraine's strategic goal of reclaiming all of its territory has not changed, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 19, adding that tactics may change based on this year's result.
Zelensky admits Ukraine's war could run into 2025 but says 'I'm certain US and European financial support will continue' https://t.co/Gdcfb0xyo1 https://t.co/eVBvdXt5jV
⚡️Zelensky: Kharkiv Oblast fortifications strongest, other regions should follow suit. As Ukraine continues fortifying its front lines, the most powerful defenses have been constructed in northeastern Kharkiv Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 19.
BREAKING - Zelensky says ‘no one knows’ when war will end https://t.co/ljBVqXboNJ
Zelensky: no one knows if the war will end in 2024, not even our partners, all predictions are just opinions https://t.co/FIsDhbVL7k
⚡️"I am confident that the USA will not betray us, and everything will be fulfilled. Completely," Volodymyr #Zelensky said.
🔸UKRAINE'S ZELENSKY: I'M CERTAIN U.S., EUROPEAN FINANCIAL SUPPORT WILL CONTINUE
Russia says that Ukrainian forces have attempted to attack #Moscow with a drone, but defenses destroyed the unmanned aerial vehicle with debris falling outside the center of the capital. https://t.co/e1GIeT7OPj