Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha stated that in June 2025, Russia launched over 330 missiles at peaceful cities and communities in Ukraine, including nearly 80 ballistic missiles, more than 5,000 combat drones, and an equal number of glide bombs.
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Sybiha noted that this large-scale terror clearly shows Russia’s rejection of peaceful efforts led by the U.S. and their calls to end killings as the first step toward peace. He emphasized that the only way to make Russia stop the war is to increase pressure on Moscow and strengthen Ukraine.
He stressed the urgent need to enhance Ukraine’s air defense due to the high volume of drones, bombs, and missiles—especially ballistic ones—and said Ukraine needs more interceptors and systems, ready to buy or lease them.
The minister also called for increased investments in Ukrainian defense production, including interceptor drones and air defense tools.
“Ukraine is actively working to develop its own capabilities, but we require support now—given the scale of Russian terror,” Sybiha wrote.
He pointed out that Russia’s continuous strikes primarily target civilians—women, children—as well as schools, hospitals, and residential areas. According to UN data, civilian casualties in Ukraine rose by 37% over the past six months.
“Now is not the time for weak decisions. Now is the time to demonstrate strength and send the right signals to Moscow,” Sybiha emphasized.
