Ukraine Needs to Strengthen Defenses After Air Defense Units Shoot Down 50 Russian Drones
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Ukraine needs to strengthen its defenses to protect its people after its air defense units shot down 50 of 73 Russian drones launched overnight over many regions.
"An air alert has been sounded almost daily across Ukraine this week," Zelenskyy said on Telegram messenger. "Ukraine is not a testing ground for weapons. Ukraine is a sovereign and independent state. But Russia still continues its efforts to kill our people, spread fear and panic, and weaken us."
Ukraine is not a testing ground for weapons. Ukraine is a sovereign and independent state. But Russia still continues its efforts to kill our people, spread fear and panic, and weaken us.
Over the past week, Russia used more than 800 guided aerial bombs, about 460 attack drones, and more than 20 missiles of various types, Zelenskyy said.
The Ukrainian military said earlier on Sunday that air defense units had destroyed more than 10 Russian drones that were targeting Kyiv in an overnight attack.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the attack, Kyiv’s military administration posted on Telegram.
The air raid alert in the city lasted for more than three hours, said Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv’s military administration. "The UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) were flying in different directions towards Kyiv," he said.
The Ukrainian military later said its forces had destroyed a Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile system in Kursk.
Moscow launched waves of counter-attacks and has retaken at least 40% of the captured territory since then, but Kyiv still controls about 800 square kilometers in the region, a senior Ukrainian military source said on Sunday.
Fierce Battle in Kursk as Moscow Fights to Reclaim
Ukrainian troops stormed across Russia’s western border into Kursk on August 6 and seized a chunk of territory.
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Moscow launched waves of counter-attacks and has retaken at least 40% of the captured territory since then, but Kyiv still controls about 800 square kilometers in the region, a senior Ukrainian military source said on Sunday.
Conclusion
Ukraine’s air defense units have been working tirelessly to protect the country from Russian attacks, but the situation remains grave. The country needs to strengthen its defenses to protect its people and territory.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Russian drones were shot down by Ukraine?
50 out of 73 - What is the extent of the damage caused by the Russian drone attacks?
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the attack. - What is the current situation in Kursk region?
Moscow has launched waves of counter-attacks and has retaken at least 40% of the captured territory since then, but Kyiv still controls about 800 square kilometers in the region.
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