British News Agency

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that gaining control of the airspace is of vital importance to increase Ukraine’s defense capacity and protect civilians.

Emphasizing that air defense is not only a military necessity but also an economic one, Zelensky said, “Air defense is the most challenging issue of our time. Unfortunately, our partners have not yet granted us the licenses that would allow us, for example, to produce Patriot systems ourselves or at least manufacture missiles for our existing systems. So far, we have not achieved success in this regard.”

Regarding the impact of secure airspace on the social and economic cycle, Zelensky stated, “How can we make Ukraine stronger in this war? The answer is very clear: close the sky. If civilians are protected, if our rear is secure, if people work, if children go to school, if the economy functions, if there are financial resources and taxes go to the front, this is how we strengthen the army. Unfortunately, this is not yet the case. At the very least, we need a license for missiles.”