Zelenskyy: Russia used over 3,600 military systems to attack Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced that Russian forces attacked the country over the last seven days with more than 3,600 military systems, including drones, aerial bombs, and missiles. The escalation includes more than 1,900 attack drones, 1,700 aerial bombs, and 25 missiles launched during the single week.
Russian Aerial Strikes Total More Than 3,600 Weapons in Seven Days
The week-long barrage represents a heavy concentration of airborne munitions aimed across Ukrainian territory. Zelenski published a video on his X account featuring footage of the bombardments and their aftermath, emphasizing that Ukraine must not remain alone against this terror, according to. Among the deployed weapons were more than 800 jet-powered drones.
Zelenski stated that Russia must be held responsible for the sharp escalation in aerial assaults over the past week.
Air Defense Intercepts 125 Drones Over Nighttime Raid
The Ukrainian Air Force reported on its Telegram channel that Russian forces attacked overnight from Saturday to Sunday with 135 unmanned systems of various types. Air defense units successfully destroyed or suppressed 125 of those drones.
Defense forces also intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles during the nighttime engagement. Despite the high interception rate, defensive systems could not prevent impacts across multiple regions.
Impacts Damage Five Regions and Infrastructure in Kyiv
Unstopped weapons and falling debris from intercepted drones caused direct impacts in ten distinct points across the country. Five locations suffered strikes from incoming systems, while another five points sustained damage from the debris of destroyed drones.
Zelenski specifically denounced an attack targeting the North Port of Kyiv. The site serves as a vital infrastructure node for vehicular traffic within the Ukrainian capital.