Ukraine’s interceptor drones take out dozens of Shaheds in overnight attack - Zelenskyy
Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
Dozens of enemy Shahed kamikaze drones were successfully shot down by Ukrainian interceptor drones during Russia’s large-scale overnight attack on July 4, stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"It was a rocky start to the day, with more than 500 Russian attack drones and missiles. Difficult, but a significant number were shot down. Regrettably, some struck their targets,” the President said.
He also noted important results achieved by Ukraine’s interceptor drones.
"Dozens of Shaheds were taken down specifically by interceptors. We are scaling this up to the hilt: increasing production of such types of drones – the interceptor ones – and expanding training and preparation for our drone operators. The mission is clear," Zelenskyy emphasized.
Attack on Kyiv
Last night, there was another massive attack on Kyiv by Russian forces using missiles and drones.
As a result of fires caused by the strikes, the city was covered in smoke by morning, and residents were urged to keep their windows closed.
You can find out more about the aftermath of the attack in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
Notably, in a comment to RBC-Ukraine, military expert Mykhailo Samus pointed to an unexpected reason behind the overnight strike on Kyiv.
