Zelensky says Ukraine faces $27 billion military funding shortfall
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a press conference in Kyiv that the country faces a $27 billion shortfall in military funding. The Ministry of Defence has already spent all allocated financial aid and budget funds for the year by August. He added that Russian strikes target not only military facilities but also critical civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and residential buildings.
Key Facts
- Ukraine's military funding shortfall amounts to $27 billion, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- The Ministry of Defence has spent all allocated financial aid and budget funds for the year by August.
- Zelensky said Russian strikes target hospitals, schools, and residential buildings as part of aggression against civilians.
Funding Shortfall
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the $27 billion shortfall at a press conference following the 'coalition of the willing' summit in Kyiv. The Ministry of Defence has exhausted all financial aid and budget allocations for the year by August.
Civilian Infrastructure Strikes
Zelensky stated that Russian army tactics include strikes on critical civilian infrastructure. Hospitals, schools, and residential buildings are being targeted as part of aggressive actions against the civilian population.
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Zelensky says Ukraine faces $27 billion military funding shortfall
