Zelenskyy: Russian Airstrikes with Thousands of Munitions Hit Multiple Ukrainian Cities; Overseas Supply Chains Enable Russia’s Ongoing War Killings
On June 2, Zelenskyy posted on his Telegram channel, detailing the large-scale Russian aerial assault earlier that day. The full text is as follows:
Today, hundreds of civilians across Kyiv, Dnipro, and numerous other Ukrainian cities joined efforts to deal with the aftermath of airstrikes: extinguishing fires, rescuing the injured, and searching for people trapped under rubble. Emergency responders, police officers, municipal workers, and various medical teams have been working tirelessly on the front lines. I extend my gratitude to everyone who has worked valiantly to save lives following the Russian attacks.
Last night, Russia launched a brutal, large-scale airstrike, firing over 70 missiles—including a large number of ballistic missiles—and more than 650 attack drones. During the day, nearly 100 additional drones continued their harassment. Regrettably, Ukraine’s current air defense ammunition reserves are insufficient to intercept most incoming munitions. Multiple locations were hit: 130 people were injured, and 22 lost their lives, including two children. My condolences go out to all families of the victims.
Once again, Putin and his reckless actions have achieved so-called "military results" at the cost of civilian lives—children, residents of apartment buildings, and casualties at a clinic in Kyiv. Shahed drones targeted high-rise residential buildings in Dnipro, while also attacking a car dealership in Kyiv specializing in Chinese-made vehicles. One Kinzhal missile destroyed seven buildings in a single strike. Residential buildings in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Poltava regions were successively struck by Shahed drones, while Chernihiv, Sumy, Kherson, and Khmelnytskyi oblasts also suffered attacks.
The production of all types of Russian missiles and drones relies heavily on imported components from abroad. This means that behind every airstrike lies an objective accomplice: companies supplying parts and funding to Russia, helping it circumvent sanctions by providing thousands of military components without interruption. Should supply be cut off, Russia’s military production would collapse.
Evidence confirms: five S-300 missiles require 145 imported parts; 33 Iskander missiles need 1,122 components; and 650 attack drones depend on over 17,000 imported spare parts. This covert supply chain enabling sanctions evasion directly fuels violence—those involved are, in fact, indirect accomplices.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1866941098413056/
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