Photo: Kyiv State Emergency Service
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga made a strong statement on his page on the social network X, pointing out the need for Ukraine to grant permission to conduct strikes on the base and storage facilities of Shahed drones in Russia. According to him, Russia has significantly increased the intensity of its drone attacks against Ukraine, launching an average of 62 drones per day in October, compared to 44 in September.
Sibiga appealed to Western partners to allow Ukraine to conduct defensive and preventive strikes against Russian bases used to launch attacks. He also called for the ability to intercept these drones in Ukrainian airspace and called for the lifting of all existing restrictions that impede the protection of civilians.
The reaction to this statement was not slow: Sibiga has received support from around the world, especially from countries that understand the seriousness of the threat posed by drones, particularly in light of the recent attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.
These drone attacks not only damage military and strategic targets, but also result in significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, as evidenced by the events of 2 November, when air defence forces shot down 39 drones and the debris caused damage to homes in several regions of Ukraine.
The Minister expressed confidence that only active and decisive actions on the part of the international community can ensure effective defence of Ukraine against Russia’s continued aggression and reduce the threat to global security.
