08/26/2024 – Translated from Ukrainian via Google and OFP
In order to combat Russian shelling, it is necessary to provide the Defense Forces of Ukraine with enough long-range weapons “that can destroy terrorists exactly where they strike.” Our country is preparing a response to the aggressor’s mass missile and drone attack on August 26.
This was stated by the head of the Ukrainian state, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, in his evening address to the nation. The video was published on the YouTube channel of the Office of the President.
On Monday, August 26, Zelenskyi had a separate long conversation with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi. ”
And with regard to repelling this missile attack – in detail, and with regard to our response to Russia – we are preparing, and with regard to the use of F-16, and with regard to the operation in the Kursk region – we continue our actions in the designated areas exactly as Ukraine needs,” he revealed.
As of 20:00, the liquidation of the consequences of the Russian strike continued. The enemy used 127 missiles and 109 attack UAVs (according to the information of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces).
“The missile launch areas in Ukraine were, in particular, the airspace of the Kursk Oblast, Belgorod Oblast, other border regions of Russia, as well as the waters of the Black Sea, the territory of our occupied Crimea,” Zelenskyy said.
Every such shelling again and again raises the issue of long-range strikes on Russia. Destroying the enemy exactly where he is making attacks is “the optimal anti-terrorist tactic to which each of our partners, from whom we expect solutions, would have the right and would definitely apply for their own protection.”
“And the physical presence of our forces in the Kursk region, our active actions to destroy the Russian threat on its territory is, among other things, a way to compensate for the short-range range,” the president said.
Syrskyi also reported to him about the situation at the front, separately – in Donetsk region. “There is a decision to strengthen our positions. I thank every soldier and commander, every unit, who are doing everything to destroy as much of the enemy force as possible,” the state leader said.
During the strike of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, there were also all the necessary reports on the energy industry: its current state and the possibility of recovery. Work will continue around the clock.
“The situation with protective structures at energy facilities was also examined in detail – there are also several important decisions regarding this. I thank everyone who really performs such tasks on time for the sake of our state and our people!” – thanked Zelensky.
He also spoke about the meeting with the heads of law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies, the general prosecutor and the head of the State Border Service.
“The issue of the border and the facts of illegal crossing were separately considered – [Internal Affairs Minister Ihor] Klymenko, [Head of the Security Service Vasyl] Malyuk, [Head of the State Bureau of Investigation Oleksiy] Sukhachev reported.
Regarding the anti-corruption program and the status of all measures, the heads of the NAKC, NABU and SAP reported. In two weeks, they must develop and present a clear plan for solving problematic issues – all of them are completely understandable. Actions are needed,” the Ukrainian leader said.
As previously reported by OBOZ.UA, Volodymyr Zelenskyi called on the Western countries to make “strong decisions” after the massive Russian attack that the occupiers staged against Ukraine on August 26.
The fact that the cockroaches were able to send so many missiles into Ukraine today shows us once again that sanctions are useless, at least in this regard. The vital integrated circuits that are needed to build those missiles are still finding their way into the terrorist federation in large numbers.
I hope that Ukraine’s counterstrike will be massive and extremely painful for the russian terrorist federation.