Zelenskyy: Ukraine’s air defenses take out 33 missiles, 311 drones in a week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: RBC-Ukraine, Vitalii Nosach)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia launched hundreds of drones, bombs, and dozens of missiles at Ukraine in just one week. Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroyed 33 missiles and more than 300 drones.
"This week alone, the Defense Forces of Ukraine shot down 33 missiles, including ballistic ones, and 311 attack drones," the head of state noted.
Another 136 enemy drones failed to reach their targets. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the soldiers defending Ukraine's skies.
According to the president, in total, the Russian army used about 550 attack drones, nearly 60 missiles of various types, and more than 660 aerial bombs in just one week. Zelenskyy urged Ukraine's partners to strengthen its air defense systems.
"More Patriots for Ukraine mean more protection for lives. More long-range capabilities for Ukraine mean more guarantees that Russia's war can be stopped," he added.
Attacks on Ukraine
On Wednesday, January 15, Russian occupiers launched missiles at Ukraine, targeting energy and gas infrastructure. More details on the consequences of the attack can be found in RBC-Ukraine's report.
Additionally, on January 17, Russian forces carried out a ballistic missile attack on Kryvyi Rih. A four-story educational building was partially destroyed, and two apartment buildings were damaged. Five people lost their lives as a result of the attack.
Furthermore, yesterday, January 18, the occupiers launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv. The missile strike in the Lukianivka district of Kyiv resulted in the deaths of three people. On the same day, Russian forces also carried out a missile attack on Zaporizhzhia.
