Russia continues attacks: why Ukraine critically lacks air defense systems.

Recent Russian attacks have not affected the gas injection process into Ukraine's storage facilities. However, the threat of destructive attacks still exists, and Ukraine lacks air defense systems for complete protection.

Ukraine is insufficiently protected by air defense systems

Energy expert Gennady Rybtsev emphasized that the Russian leadership reacts quickly and aggressively to Ukraine's plans. It is important to ensure engineering and technical protection of critical facilities, including gas distribution stations, for uninterrupted gas transportation under contracts.

We see the Russian Federation's rapid response to all these plans, so it is extremely important to ensure engineering and technical protection of all critical facilities, including gas distribution stations and gas filling facilities. That is, all facilities that will ensure both the transportation of gas under import contracts and its subsequent distribution among Ukrainian consumers. The Russians will not stop, as our active defense density is insufficient.

According to Rybtsev, at least 19 modern air defense systems, such as IRIS-T or Patriot, are needed to protect energy infrastructure. The lack of engineering and technical protection can disrupt planned use of resources and ammunition.

Recently, the Netherlands delivered missiles for the Patriot system to Ukraine. It is also known that Russian President Vladimir Putin has surrounded his palace in Valdai with air defense systems.

It is necessary to ensure a sufficient number of modern air defense systems to protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure from potential attacks and disruptions. The presence of engineering and technical protection is an important aspect of the country's security in the context of geopolitical tensions.