Zelenskyy says Russia preparing new large-scale strike on Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is preparing a massive strike on Ukraine within the next 48 hours.

Source: Zelenskyy in his evening address on 24 July

Quote: "We know from our intelligence and our partners that the Russians have readied missiles for a new massive attack on Ukraine. The strike may take place today – we have preliminary information that it could happen within the next 48 hours. Please take care of yourselves and pay attention to air-raid warnings."

Details: Zelenskyy added that, according to intelligence data, Russia is preparing a new wave of mobilisation for the autumn.

Quote: "Currently, the Russians are losing more troops on the front than they are recruiting, yet Putin is still planning to intensify the attacks and expand this war. He needs more Russians to throw into assaults. We must defend ourselves against this in advance – at every level: on the front, through our long-range sanctions, through our mid-range strikes, through our diplomacy, and, of course, through engagement with everyone who can support life and bring peace closer."

Background:

• On 24 July at 11:25, the Air Force warned of a threat of ballistic weapons from the north. This was followed by a report that high-speed aerial assets were heading towards Kyiv Oblast and the capital. Air defence forces intercepted one Russian ballistic missile, while two struck Kyiv Oblast.
• It later emerged that Russia had struck a training ground where an event attended by weapons manufacturers was taking place.
• As of 15:00, 10 people had been reportedly killed and around 100 had been injured in the strike. Two criminal proceedings have been opened.
• Zelenskyy has once again stressed that Patriot air defence missiles (the only ones capable of intercepting Russian ballistic weapons) are the number one priority.

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