Russia is targeting new infrastructure sites in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy
Russia is continuing the second phase of its attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, focusing on new targets—water supply systems, dams, reservoirs, and logistics facilities.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this in an interview with Reuters.
According to the head of state, the aggressor country’s intentions are clear, but Ukraine is now in a stronger position than it was during the winter.
“We must fight for funding. Funding will strengthen our air defense capabilities. Without a doubt. The technology is there,” he emphasized.
Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine is capable of producing up to two thousand interceptor drones per day, but sufficient funding remains a key factor.
At the same time, the process of obtaining financial aid from the European Union is becoming more complicated. Hungary has blocked a €90 billion loan to Ukraine.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that he will not lift the veto until the supply of Russian oil through Ukrainian territory is restored.
Despite this, the European Union continues technical preparations for the allocation of funds, seeking to minimize the impact of political disagreements.
The issue of support for Ukraine and the security situation was also discussed by EU leaders during a meeting on March 19 in Brussels. However, despite active discussions, efforts to convince Budapest to change its position have so far been unsuccessful.
Ukrainian authorities emphasize that further strengthening of air defense and technological development directly depend on stable international financial support.
On March 25, the Russian army carried out 1,837 attacks on settlements in the Donetsk region, using aerial bombs, drones, and artillery.
As a reminder, a restaurant in Kharkiv was attacked by a Shahed drone, resulting in one casualty.
Russian drones also attacked a high-rise building in Dnipro.
