Zelensky proposes striking Russian missile plants if world lacks anti-ballistic defense

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed stopping Russian missiles at production facilities if the world lacks sufficient anti-ballistic defense systems, urging a strong 22nd EU sanctions package. He reported Russia launched 115 missiles, nearly 1,900 guided bombs, and over 3,000 drones against Ukraine in the past week. Zelensky stated Kyiv constantly provides partners with information about Russian enterprises involved in missile production, emphasizing October sanctions packages should be synchronized with Europe and G7 jurisdictions. He highlighted a new FPV drone attack on Komyshuvasa, where rescue operations continue after a previous strike killed 55 people. The president noted over 600,000 people in Dnipro lost power after an energy attack, with difficult situations in Kharkiv and Zhytomyr regions. Experts previously stated that long-range weapons like Tomahawk and Taurus missiles would allow Ukrainian forces to strike key Russian targets and weaken occupiers' ability to conduct mass attacks.