Ukraine's commander-in-chief told NATO that Ukraine faces significant air defence shortfall

Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has spoken at a NATO-Ukraine Council meeting about a significant shortage of air defence assets that prevents Ukraine from fully protecting civilians and critical infrastructure.

Source: Syrskyi on social media

Details: Syrskyi said he took part in a NATO-Ukraine Council meeting at commander level via video link.

He told NATO counterparts that strengthening Ukraine's air shield remains the most critical need.

Quote: "A significant shortage of air defence assets does not allow us to fully protect civilians and critical infrastructure facilities."

Details: Syrskyi said he provided participants with a specific list of the defence forces' needs.

He also briefed NATO on the operational situation on the battlefield, which he said "remains difficult".

Syrskyi reported that Russia is utilising more than 715,000 troops in its war against Ukraine and continues missile and air strikes on the country's energy sector.

He added that NATO counterparts expressed readiness to continue supporting Ukraine.

Background: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has recently said Ukraine received a substantial aid package containing air defence missiles that had been in short supply.

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