Zelensky Warns Russia Will Target Ukrainian Missile Firms, Citing 1 New Cache of Internal Documents
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Updated · Kyiv Post · Jun 2
Zelensky Warns Russia Will Target Ukrainian Missile Firms, Citing 1 New Cache of Internal Documents
3 articles · Updated · Kyiv Post · Jun 2
Summary
Ukrainian missile producers are now among Russia’s top future targets, Zelensky said, warning of military, political and propaganda attacks on firms advancing domestic ballistic missiles and anti-ballistic defense.
A Defense Intelligence briefing traced Russian missile production facilities, ranges, quantities and supply routes for critical components, and identified foreign individuals and companies helping Moscow bypass sanctions.
Zelensky said Kyiv is preparing updated countermeasures with partners and wants pressure on Russia increased as Moscow treats Ukraine’s missile progress as a strategic threat.
New internal Russian documents also show efforts to curb Ukraine’s security and economic ties with Moldova, the South Caucasus, the Middle East and Gulf states, he said.
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Ukraine Under Siege: Russian Strikes Threaten Missile Industry as 656 Drones and 73 Missiles Target Critical Infrastructure
Overview
President Zelensky has warned of imminent Russian strikes on Ukraine’s missile industry, highlighting the urgent need for stronger international cooperation and tougher enforcement of sanctions. He stressed that Russia’s advanced weapons depend heavily on foreign-sourced components, and that those helping Russia bypass sanctions are complicit in the violence. In response, Ukraine is actively updating its defenses and working closely with international partners. This situation underscores the importance of disrupting Russia’s supply chains and increasing global pressure to protect Ukraine’s vital infrastructure and deter further aggression.