[76287] Zelensky warns of a massive Russian attack; Ukraine on high alert

[76287] Zelensky warns of a massive Russian attack; Ukraine on high alert

The President of Ukraine and security officials are warning of the danger of a massive Russian attack that could take place in the coming day, and are calling on citizens to heed alerts.

Security warning: Fear of a massive attack in Ukraine

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, issued an urgent announcement last night in which he called on the country's citizens to exercise maximum vigilance in the coming day. According to intelligence information defined as current, Russia is planning a massive attack on cities and communities across Ukraine. Zelensky noted that "there is no confidence that anyone in Moscow will come to their senses," and emphasized that despite attempts by Ukraine's allies to engage in dialogue on the subject, the threat remains.

Security forces preparation

As part of the preparations for the possible attack, Zelensky reported that air defense systems, mobile fire groups, and Ukrainian combat aviation are on maximum alert. According to Censor.net channel, known for its distinct pro-Ukrainian stance, the interception rate of "Shahed" type unmanned aerial vehicles stands at about 90%–93%. At the same time, the President is working with Ukraine's international partners to ensure additional supplies of missiles and air defense systems, with an emphasis on Patriot.

Expert opinions and additional threats

Serhii Beskrestnov (known as "Flash"), an advisor to the Minister of Defense, estimated in an interview with Channel 24 that Russia produces about 60 ballistic missiles per month, which makes it difficult for the Ukrainian defense, which is dependent on Western systems. At the same time, sources in the HUR (Military Intelligence) reported that Ukraine has succeeded in developing long-range UAVs capable of reaching as far as the Ural Mountains in Russia, as part of the effort to fight back against the Russian military industry.

Internal Ukrainian criticism

While the official establishment calls for vigilance, there were those who criticized the style of conduct. Journalist Yuliia Kyriienko claimed that "the states' alerts sometimes look like intimidation" and added that "security is an issue that needs to be dealt with every day, not just on specific days." Despite this, major channels such as Realna Voina and Tsaplienko continued to distribute the President's instructions with full force in order to prevent loss of life.