According to Ukrinform, the Ukrainian President made the announcement in his evening video address published on the presidential website.
"I will also instruct our intelligence to share with our partners the information we have regarding Russia’s new assistance to the Iranian regime. Since the beginning of July, we have recorded active Russian satellite surveillance of the Gulf states and U.S. military facilities located there. These images subsequently appear in Iran," Zelensky said.
According to the President, there is a clear correlation between Russian satellite imagery and Iranian strikes, both before attacks and afterward, when the images are used to assess the damage inflicted.
"On July 19 and 20 alone, four air bases fell within the area of interest of Russian satellites – two in Bahrain, one in Jordan, and one in Kuwait. The purpose is clear. None of us in the world should turn a blind eye to one very simple fact: evil always seeks ways to make things worse and spread further," Zelensky stressed.
The President emphasized the need to stop Russia and end the war, adding that pressure on the aggressor must produce results.
"Air defense missiles, first and foremost for Patriots, can save thousands and thousands of lives. Every partner who can help must know that behind every decision, behind every pause in deliveries, are people’s lives. And when we are able to produce PAC-3 missiles in Ukraine, we will help those in the world who need protection with these missiles as well. And everyone who is helping Russia prolong this war right now must also be held accountable for all the global consequences of this war. We need to act – and overcome Russia’s obstruction. I thank everyone who is helping us! I thank everyone who stands with us, with Ukraine!" Zelensky concluded.
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