Zelenskyy rails at lack of anti-missile defences amid deadly Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live
Ukraine's air force reported shooting down 98 of 115 Russian drones during an overnight attack on Kyiv, but it failed to intercept any of the missiles. President Zelenskyy criticized the shortage of anti‑missile systems needed to protect the capital. The incident highlights Kyiv's reliance on allied support for missile defense while it can largely handle drone threats.
- ▪Ukraine's air force downed 98 of the 115 drones launched by Russia overnight.
- ▪No missiles were intercepted during the attack.
- ▪President Zelenskyy publicly condemned the lack of anti‑missile defenses in Kyiv.
- ▪Kyiv can intercept most drones but depends on allies for missile protection.
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17m ago03.48 EDTUkraine shot down 98 of the 115 drones fired by Russia overnight, the country’s air force said. But it was unable to shoot down any of the missiles, preliminary statistics from the air force showed.View image in fullscreenA firefighter reacts near a fragment of a Russian missile after airstrikes at a food warehouse near Kyiv, Ukraine. Photograph: Efrem Lukatsky/APKyiv can intercept the vast majority of drones, but still relies on supplies from allies to counter missiles, AFP noted.Share
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