Irina Pogorelaya08:39, 16.11.25
The president also announced that he would travel to Spain to negotiate strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses.
Ukraine has signed a “historic agreement” with France to strengthen its air force , President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced .
“We’ve prepared a historic agreement with France. There will be a significant strengthening of our air force, our air defense, and our other defense capabilities,” the president detailed.
He noted that the agreement will be signed tomorrow.
“This is what truly helps Ukraine defend itself and achieve our goals and objectives,” the head of state commented.
Zelenskyy also announced his visit to Spain for Tuesday. “Another strong country that has joined partners and initiatives that truly help us. Our main goals today are air defense, air defense missiles. And after every Russian strike, we ensure the restoration of our forces. It’s not easy, but we’re doing it,” Zelenskyy said.
Strengthening Ukrainian air defense
In October, aviation expert Valery Romanenko noted that the increase in the number of Shaheds used by Russia to attack Ukraine requires the creation of a local air defense system.
Aviation expert Konstantin Krivolap noted that the Russians are building 11 secure drone launch sites around the Ukrainian border.
On November 2, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Germany had provided Ukraine with a certain number of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems to strengthen its air defenses . He detailed that both sides had been preparing this air defense reinforcement for some time, and the agreements had now been fulfilled.
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