Russia has launched over 300 drones in first three days of new year – Zelenskyy
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 has deployed 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.
But sadly, there were some hits, and some people have been injured and killed. My condolences go out to all the families and friends of the victims."
Details: Zelenskyy noted that the Russian terror "requires us and all our partners not to reduce our activity in building our air shield".
Zelenskyy also announced that meetings will take place next week that will add to the strength of the air defence system.
Background:
- On 3 January, Ukraine’s air defence continued to repel Russia’s attacks: 3 missiles and 13 Russian UAVs were shot down, and 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 a Russian drone attack on Kyiv Oblast on 3 January.
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