Ukraine calls on EU allies to contribute to air defence over its western regions
During an informal meeting of defence ministers on Friday, Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov urged EU allies to support the establishment of an air defence shield over Ukraine's western regions.
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- Published Date: 04:08 | 30 August 2024
- Modified Date: 04:08 | 30 August 2024
Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said he had called on EU allies to contribute to an air defence shield over Ukraine's western regions at an informal defence ministers meeting on Friday.
Strengthening Ukraine's air defences is crucial to protecting the civilian population and infrastructure, he said in a statement on the Telegram messaging app.
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