On the night of June 29, Russia launched the largest attack against Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion.
477 drones and 60 missiles were fired across the country.
Alerts were sounded everywhere, including in the regions furthest from the front.
Residential areas were hit, notably in Smila, where two children were injured.
Ukraine continues to defend its skies, every night, at the cost of human lives.
Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Ustymenko, an F-16 pilot, fell a hero after shooting down seven targets.
Moscow will not stop as long as it has the means.
This week alone: more than 114 missiles, over 1,270 drones, and nearly 1,100 aerial bombs have been launched against Ukraine.
Faced with this intensification, strengthening air defense is a vital emergency.
Ukraine is ready to purchase the most effective systems.
It expects firm, political, and concrete support from its American and European partners.
As long as Russia chooses war, Ukraine will resist.