Russia has launched massive aerial attacks on Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday announced that Russia has launched one of the largest-scale air attacks against Ukraine in recent times, involving 550 targets, including at least 330 Russian-Iranian ‘Shahed’ drones and ballistic missiles.

“Firefighting efforts and debris removal are still ongoing after another Russian strike. This was one of the most large-scale air attacks – deliberately massive and cynical. In total, 550 targets were launched, including at least 330 Russian-Iranian ‘Shaheds’, along with missiles, including ballistic ones.” Zelensky posted on X.

“The capital was the main target of this Russian strike. Our warriors managed to shoot down 270 aerial targets, while another 208 drones were jammed by electronic warfare. Interceptor drones have started operating – dozens of drones were taken down. We are doing everything possible to develop this element of defence for our cities. And it is critically important that our partners continue to support us in defending against ballistic missiles,” the post added.

Zelensky mentioned the Russian strike affected not only Kyiv but also the Dnipro, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions, and 23 people are known to have been injured so far. (IANS)

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