Ukraine develops its own air defense, seeks EU investment
Ukrainian officials intensified pleas for increased air defense support from allies after Russian missile strikes killed dozens of civilians in Kryvyi Rih and Sumy.
From Euromaiden Press BY VIRA KRAVCHUK
Ukraine is developing its own strategic-level air defense system, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced during a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 14 April.
This comes after two deadly, destructive Russian missile strikes on civilians in Kryvyi Rih and Sumy in April 2025.
Ukraine’s air defense effectiveness has also declined, with interception rates dropping below 50%. Russia, meanwhile, increased its use of ballistic missiles and modified its drones, posing a challenge to Ukrainian defenses.
Sybiha urged European partners to invest in this development to expedite its implementation.
“Putin will go further into Europe and closer to your homes if he is not stopped in Ukraine,” Sybiha warnedduring his address.
Ukraine is developing its own strategic-level air defense system, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced during a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 14 April.
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