Zelensky said a strike on energy infrastructure and bridges across the Dnipro is being prepared and asked for missiles for Patriot

Volodymyr Zelensky, in his evening address, citing intelligence data, said a new strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and bridges across the Dnipro is being prepared. He called on Western partners to speed up deliveries of interceptor missiles for Patriot and recalled the agreement to receive 100 interceptors per month throughout the winter.

Otabek YusupovFirst published on tafs uz 7 November 2026 at 01:042 min read

The key facts

Zelensky, citing intelligence, said a strike on energy infrastructure and bridges across the Dnipro is being prepared
Kyiv is asking to speed up deliveries of interceptors for Patriot, including transfers from active US and European stockpiles
Kyiv expects to receive 100 interceptors per month throughout the winter

Zelensky's statement

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, in his evening address, expressed concern over a possible new strike by the Russian army on Ukrainian infrastructure. According to him, intelligence data indicate preparations for a strike on energy facilities and bridges across the Dnipro. This was reported by Life.ru.

The president's words

“Right now we have intelligence information that a new strike is being prepared — on energy, on our bridges across the Dnipro. The Air Force and the Armed Forces of Ukraine as a whole are preparing for defense. It is not easy,” Zelensky said. He acknowledged the difficulty of the task and again pointed to Kyiv's need for ammunition for air defense systems: “We need interceptors for the Patriots, and every agreement matters, every day of deliveries is very important.”

What Kyiv is asking of its partners

Zelensky called on Western partners not to delay the transfer of interceptor missiles needed to strengthen Ukrainian air defense amid the threat of new strikes. Earlier, he had already demanded that the US speed up deliveries of missiles for Patriot and proposed transferring ammunition to Ukraine from active American and European stockpiles, with the reserves later replenished through new production. Kyiv expects to receive 100 interceptors per month throughout the winter.

Context and limitations

The statement came amid ongoing discussions about military aid to Kyiv. The publication does not report on the reaction of Western partners to the request to speed up deliveries, nor on confirmation of the intelligence about the impending strike. According to Life.ru, Zelensky also threatened new strikes on Russian oil refineries ahead of the talks in Abu Dhabi.