Zelenskyy: Threat of large-scale strike remains despite partners' discussions with Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that intelligence data indicating a possible large-scale Russian strike against Ukraine remains valid, despite partners having raised the issue with Russia.
Source: Zelenskyy in his evening address on 30 May
Quote: "It is important to remain alert today to any threat and to all air-raid warnings. Intelligence data regarding the possibility of a large-scale strike remains relevant.
We know that partners have spoken with the Russians about this. There is no belief that anyone in Moscow will come to their senses. Please protect your lives and respond to threats."
Details: Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's air defence systems, mobile fire groups and combat aviation are "as ready as possible, given current supplies".
Quote: "The interception rate for Shahed drones by our warriors remains consistently above 90% – between 90% and 93%. As for cruise missiles and ballistic missiles, we are working with all partners to secure new contributions to the PURL programme, and we are looking for other ways to obtain missiles." [The Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) programme allows NATO allies to finance purchases of US-made weapons for Ukraine – ed.]
Background:
- On 29 May, Zelenskyy said that intelligence has data indicating that Russia is preparing a new large-scale strike.
- Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has urged citizens not to ignore air-raid warnings over the weekend and stressed the need to pay particular attention to safety warnings in Kyiv.
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