00:00Fellow Ukrainians, for much of the day-to-day, work has been ongoing in Kyiv and the region,
00:05in Boryspil and Brovary, following a Russian strike.
00:08It was a combined attack, lots and lots of ballistics, cruise missiles and drones.
00:14Unfortunately, ballistics are the toughest part right now.
00:16While the intercept rate for cruise missiles in this strike was around 90%,
00:20the situation with ballistics is much worse.
00:23We need missiles for Patriot systems.
00:25This is a specific capability that only our international partners are truly able to provide.
00:29At every single level, we are making our requirements perfectly clear to them,
00:33and we are confident that our partners are capable of meeting those needs.
00:36We are not talking about receiving gifts.
00:38This is fundamentally about Ukraine's own readiness to purchase the necessary weapons.
00:42It is absolutely crucial that there are decisions, the right political decisions from our partners,
00:47especially those in the United States.
00:48I am deeply grateful to everyone who is truly helping Ukraine defend itself and save lives.
00:53This single Russian strike alone has claimed the lives of 16 innocent people.
00:57My condolences to their families and loved ones.
01:01Nearly 50 more were injured and over 200 sites were damaged.
01:0586 houses alone, plus a children's hospital, social infrastructure and commercial buildings.
01:12Russia, yes.
01:13Russia continues to wage this war against innocent people and life itself.
01:17And it can only be stopped by the application of force and by working together in unity.
01:21No one should ever have to face such a ruthless enemy entirely on their own.
01:25We will definitely respond to this latest Russian strike, just as we have always done to all their previous attacks.
01:31Our response will be just, and it will be long-range.
01:35Ukraine's long-range capabilities will receive even more resources.
01:39Today, I also signed decrees for new sanctions, several packages against the Russian military complex
01:46and against those who have, in one way or another, become part of the Russian way of life
01:52and maintain ties with that state despite such a war.
01:57This includes collaborators in Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories and former figures from Ukraine
02:03who are now somewhere in Europe, but whose documents, ties and souls are in Russia.
02:10We will continue our sanctions work and align our Ukrainian jurisdiction sanctions with those of our partners.
02:17One more thing.
02:19We're preparing decisions within the diplomatic team.
02:22New approaches are needed in certain areas, particularly in America.
02:27Appointments will follow the relevant consultations.
02:30Ukraine needs results.
02:32I thank everyone working for our state.
02:34I thank everyone defending Ukraine and protecting Ukrainians.
02:38Glory to Ukraine.
03:06Ukraine's desperate push for more Patriot air defenses.
03:09U.S. missiles has hit a major roadblock.
03:12U.S. President Donald Trump has declined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's request for hundreds of ready-to-use Patriot interceptor
03:21missiles,
03:22citing growing pressure on America's own military stockpiles,
03:26as tensions with Iran continue to reshape U.S. defense priorities.
03:32Here's what happened.
03:33According to multiple reports, Zelensky requested an emergency package of around 300 Patriot interceptor missiles to help Ukraine defend against
03:43an expected surge in Russian ballistic missile attacks during the coming winter.
03:48The request was aimed at strengthening Ukraine's air defenses as Russia continues targeting critical infrastructure and major cities.
03:58However, Trump declined to approve the transfer of the interceptors.
04:02Instead, he suggested exploring a longer-term solution by allowing Ukraine to eventually produce Patriot missiles under a U.S.
04:12production license.
04:12That proposal first emerged during the NATO summit in Ankara in early July, where Trump publicly said the United States
04:21would give Ukraine the right to manufacture Patriot interceptors and share the necessary know-how.
04:28But just weeks later, Trump's position appeared to shift.
04:32Following a White House meeting with Zelensky, Trump expressed doubts about allowing Ukraine to manufacture the missiles.
04:40He said the United States had not agreed to such a deal, and argued that transferring advanced missile technology carries
04:48long-term security risks.
04:50Trump also stressed that America must ensure it has enough Patriot systems to defend its own interests.
04:57One of the biggest reasons behind that caution is the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
05:04The United States has deployed large numbers of Patriot and THAD interceptor missiles across the Middle East to protect American
05:14military bases and allied nations from missile attacks.
05:18Defense analysts estimate that a significant portion of U.S. stockpiles has already been used during operations linked to the
05:26Iran conflict.
05:27While the exact numbers remain classified, several independent studies suggest U.S. stockpiles have been substantially reduced.
05:36That has made it increasingly difficult for Washington to approve large new transfers of interceptor missiles to Ukraine.
05:44For Kiev, the timing could hardly be worse.
05:48Ukraine relies heavily on Patriot systems to intercept Russian ballistic missiles, including advanced weapons such as the Kinzhal and Iskandar.
05:59Ukrainian officials have repeatedly warned that interceptor supplies are running dangerously low ahead of winter when Russian attacks on power
06:08plants and civilian infrastructure are expected to intensify.
06:12Despite Trump's public skepticism, discussions over possible Patriot production in Ukraine have not completely ended.
06:21U.S. officials are reportedly continuing talks with Ukrainian counterparts on potential manufacturing arrangements and component production.
06:29However, even if an agreement is eventually reached, experts say building a domestic production capability would likely take at least
06:38a year before meaningful numbers of missiles could be produced.
06:42In the meantime, Ukraine is also seeking Patriot interceptors from other allied countries that already operate the system.
06:50The broader picture reflects a difficult balancing act for Washington.
06:55The United States is trying to support Ukraine's defense against Russia while simultaneously maintaining enough advanced missile interceptors to protect
07:05American forces and allies in the Middle East amid the continuing Iran crisis.
07:10For now, Ukraine's request for hundreds of ready-to-use Patriot interceptors has been turned down,
07:17while the future of domestic Patriot production remains uncertain.
07:21We'll continue following this developing story and bring you the latest updates as they emerge.
