Strengthening combat aviation and sanctions — Zelensky's speech

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine have reinforced its combat aviation. He noted that the details are not yet public, but that the country is constantly strengthening its air force. 

Zelensky made this announcement in his evening video address on December 10. 

The reinforcement of Ukraine's combat aviation

"Today, our combat aviation is being reinforced. Thank you. Details are still classified, but we are constantly strengthening our air force," the president said. 

Additionally, Zelensky announced that Europe is implementing further sanctions today, including restrictions on Russian tankers and the infrastructure used to transport Russian oil.

"In December, Ukraine will present its own sanctions package against the tanker fleet supporting the war. We will increase this pressure in joint formats with our partners. There will be new steps against Russian propagandists," the president emphasized. 

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