Russia launches more than three hundred drones in three days of new year – Zelenskyy
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Fri, 03 Jan 2025 21:04:36 +0200
The Russian army has launched more than 300 attack drones and about 20 missiles on Ukraine in the first three days of 2025.
Source President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Telegram Quote In the first three days of the new year alone, the Russian army used more than 300 attack drones and about 20 missiles, including ballistic missiles, against Ukrainian cities and villages.
Our soldiers managed to shoot down or neutralise a significant number of them using electronic warfare systems.
Unfortunately, there were some hits, some casualties and some fatalities.
My condolences to all the families and friends of the victims.
Details Zelenskyy noted that the Russian terror requires us and all partners not to reduce activity in building our air shield.
Zelenskyy also announced meetings next week that will add to the strength of the air defence system.
Background On 3 January, Ukraines air defence repelled Russian attacks 3 missiles and 13 Russian UAVs were shot down, 19 Russian drones did not reach their targets.
Russian troops attacked Chernihiv with ballistic missiles, and explosions rocked the outskirts of the city.
Chernihiv Oblast Military Administration reported significant damage to several buildings and one person killed. Five people were injured in the Russian drone attack on Kyiv Oblast on 3 January.
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