Ukraine War: Zelenskyy urges Sweden to share fighter jets

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Summary:

  • President Zelensky urges Sweden to provide fighter jets following a deadly missile attack on a theatre in Chernehaev.
  • The attack resulted in several casualties, including a young girl and numerous injuries, with President Zelensky condemning the act of brutality.
  • Zelensky aims to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities with modern aircraft and seeks support from Sweden.
  • The theatre attack is considered an act of terror, with efforts underway to provide assistance to the victims and restore affected buildings.
  • The situation highlights the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with regional tensions and international implications.


It had been a peaceful Saturday afternoon on a holiday weekend. The immediate aftermath of a ballistic missile attack. The apparent target, a theatre in a city centre miles away from any fighting. At least seven are dead, among them a six-year-old girl, more than a hundred are injured, among them a dozen children. People in Chernehaev had no idea this was coming. The attack came as President Zelensky was in Sweden.


President Zelensky, let me first of all express my heartfelt condolences to you for the horrible Russian attack against Chernehaev and the loss of life. It's an act of brutality which we condemn from Sweden. Zelensky is there to continue lobbying for fighter jets he hopes will neutralise the threat of these kinds of attacks. We don't have superiority in the air and we don't have modern aircraft. In reality, the Swedish Grippen is the pride of your country and I believe that the Prime Minister could share this pride with Ukraine. We would also be very proud of it so that the Russians don't have an advantage there. Ukrainian media is reporting the theatre had been hosting a meeting of drone makers. The regional governor called the attack an act of terror.

All the victims are being provided with medical care, all the authorities are working and the response headquarters has been set up. All affected buildings will be restored shortly and all necessary assistance, including material, will be provided to those affected by the missile strike. Russia is a terrorist. The enemy is a terrorist. The enemy must be destroyed. Vladimir Putin was on Rostov on dawn overnight. The city where June's mutiny against his government was launched.

Instead of military advances his commanders could only offer him another attack on a civilian target ending in the slaughter and injury of yet more innocent people. Dominic Waghorn, Sky News.


Location: London, UK

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