Russia launched tens of thousands of missiles and drones at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure this winter. To destroy Ukraine’s energy system, Moscow used 462 ballistic missiles, nearly 600 cruise missiles, and around 27,000 Shahed drones, said Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Today, Fedorov headed to the Ramstein format meeting, where he addressed partners and defense officials.
Strategy of war against civilians
According to the Ukrainian defense minister, the main goal of the mass attacks was to leave Ukrainians without electricity and destroy critical infrastructure.
Despite this, Ukraine has managed to significantly strengthen its air defense system and stabilize the energy sector.
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The interception rate of cruise missiles has reached nearly 80%, while for attack drones it is up to 90%.
Fedorov thanked partners, including Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland, for supplying Patriot missiles, as well as the US for providing a procurement mechanism for the interceptors.
Cost of every meter of front is rising
“Ukraine seeks peace. Our diplomatic efforts continue every day. But diplomacy works when Ukraine is strong on the battlefield and when Russia’s ability to continue the war is significantly reduced,” Fedorov said.
He emphasized that Russian losses already exceed mobilization rates, with the average cost of advancing reaching 254 soldiers per square kilometer, and up to 428 in Donetsk Oblast.
Pressure on Russia’s economy is increasing
Ukraine is also increasing pressure on Russia’s economy, particularly through strikes on the energy sector, disrupting logistics, and raising the cost of war, Fedorov said.
He stated that Kyiv's priorities remain unchanged: air defense, scaling up Ukrainian drone and missile production, and supplying long-range artillery ammunition.
"Today, we will present new initiatives to strengthen cooperation. These are real win-win partnerships. Together, we will bring a just and lasting peace closer,” the minister concluded.
Earlier, Fedorov signed the first agreement on defense data exchange with Germany, enabling joint analysis of combat experience and the development of military technologies based on it.
Under the agreement, both sides will analyze the use of German systems, including PzH 2000, RCH 155, and IRIS-T based on real battlefield data.
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