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EU's Kallas: Russia again attacks Ukrainian civilians, urges member states to send Patriots
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EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated that Russia has again attacked Ukrainian civilians. She emphasized that Ukraine needs more Patriot interceptor systems before winter and called on EU member states that have such systems in their inventories to provide them to Ukraine. The statement underscores the urgency of bolstering Ukraine's air defenses against ongoing Russian strikes as the winter season approaches, which historically brings increased targeting of energy infrastructure.
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Brussels — The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has condemned Russia's renewed attacks on Ukrainian civilians and called on EU member states to provide additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
"Russia is once again attacking Ukrainian civilians," Kallas stated. "Ukraine needs more Patriot interception systems before winter. We call on member states that have these systems in stock to supply them to Ukraine."
The statement underscores the urgent need for enhanced air defense capabilities as Ukraine prepares for the winter months, during which energy infrastructure and civilian areas are expected to face continued Russian strikes.
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