Russian strikes have killed 17 people in Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying Moscow used 29 missiles and 115 drones in an assault that exploited a shortage of missile interceptors.
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Key facts
- Russian attacks killed 17 people, according to reporting by Al Jazeera.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces used 29 missiles and 115 drones in the assault.
- The attacks exploited Ukraine's lack of missile interceptors, according to Al Jazeera.
Russian attacks have killed 17 people in Ukraine, according to reporting by Al Jazeera, in an assault that the outlet says exploited Ukraine’s shortage of missile interceptors.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces used 29 missiles and 115 drones during the assault, Al Jazeera reported.
The combination of missiles and drones highlights the scale of the barrage directed at Ukraine, with the large number of aerial weapons underscoring the pressure on the country’s air defences.
According to Al Jazeera, the attacks took advantage of Ukraine’s lack of missile interceptors, pointing to the strain on the systems Kyiv relies on to shoot down incoming missiles and drones.
Beyond the confirmed death toll and the figures cited by Zelenskyy, further details from the source were limited, and the full extent of any additional casualties or damage was not specified.
Why it matters
The reported shortage of missile interceptors leaves Ukrainian cities more vulnerable to large-scale Russian barrages, raising the risk to civilians. As the war continues, the ability of Kyiv to defend against combined missile and drone assaults remains a critical factor in limiting casualties.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Russian attacks?
According to reporting by Al Jazeera, the Russian attacks killed 17 people.
How many missiles and drones did Russia use?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces used 29 missiles and 115 drones during the assault.
Why were the attacks so effective?
According to Al Jazeera, the attacks exploited Ukraine's lack of missile interceptors.
Timeline
- Russian attacks kill 17, exploiting Ukraine’s lack of missile interceptors
Al Jazeera: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces used 29 missiles and 115 drones during the assault.