Volodymyr Zelensky stated that over 700 missiles were launched in the first two days of the conflict in the Middle East, a number that Ukraine has not had in four years of war.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday, in Bucharest, that in the first two days of the conflict in the Middle East, over 700 missiles were used, a number that Ukraine has not had in four years of war. In a press conference alongside President Nicușor Dan, Zelensky emphasized that, in the face of threats from Shahed drones, missiles are not enough.

He mentioned that Ukraine's international partners have requested his support for the development of anti-Shahed drones, highlighting the importance of integrating air defense systems. Zelensky praised Romania as an important partner in the co-production of drones, noting that the development of these capabilities is essential for the security of the whole of Europe.