Zelenskiy: Russia Plans New Strikes on Ukraine's Energy, Bridges, and Infrastructure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that intelligence indicates Russian forces are preparing new strikes on energy facilities, bridges across the Dnipro River, and civilian infrastructure, with the Ukrainian military bracing for a difficult defense. Zelenskiy stated in his nightly address that Ukraine's air force and armed forces are preparing for defense, acknowledging the mission will not be easy. He renewed urgent calls for allies to quickly supply missiles for the US-made Patriot system, emphasizing that every day in the delivery schedule is critically important. Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities have faced near-constant attacks for weeks, including strikes on two major bridges in the capital late last month. The US State Department approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine for an estimated $2.1 billion, though deliveries are not expected until the early 2030s.