After the spectacular Ukrainian maritime drone attack against the Russian Black Sea Fleet at its naval port near Sevastopol, Crimea, Ukraine wants to buy more weapons of this type. “We will start another fundraising campaign next week, we want to raise funds for a whole fleet of maritime drones,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced in his video speech Saturday night.
The purpose of these drones is clear, Zelenskyy said. “Everyone has seen how it works.” According to Ukrainian reports, three Russian warships were hit during the attack on Sevastopol last weekend, including the new flagship “Admiral Makarov”. The Russian military only admitted some minor damage without providing further details.
After the outbreak of war, Ukraine created the Internet platform United24, through which, according to Kiev, around 220 million dollars (222.85 million euros) have already been donated for the purchase of weapons.
Zelenskyy also said the country faces “important weeks” in anticipation of a greater number of tanks, armored vehicles and artillery. Ukraine expects “good news” on this point within a few weeks, the Ukrainian president said, without elaborating.
The last few hours would have brought little change on the heavy fighting fronts. He analyzed the situation on the war and energy fronts with the command of the armed forces. “We know what the enemy is planning, we will react and continue to liberate our country.”