Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia needs a "fair response" for the strike on Kyiv. This statement was made amid ongoing military actions between Ukraine and Russia.

Zelensky also separately pointed out the shortage of missiles for the Patriot system, which is used to intercept ballistic missiles. According to him, to intercept 70 ballistic missiles, Ukraine needs at least 140 interceptor missiles.

This information was published on the website of the Ukrainian publication "Pravda" on July 2, 2026. The article also mentions that Zelensky emphasized the need to increase military aid to Ukraine to protect against Russian strikes.