Zelenskyy: Russia targeted 16 Ukrainian regions with 1,900 drones and 144 missiles in one week
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia targeted 16 Ukrainian regions with 1,900 drones and 144 missiles in one week.
- He also stated that Russia deployed approximately 1,600 aircraft-dropped bombs and various types of missiles, damaging over 1,500 objects, including numerous homes.
- Zelenskyy urged for stricter sanctions against Russia's defense industry, noting that many companies producing drone, missile, and bomb components continue to evade international measures.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia launched a significant aerial assault over a single week, striking 16 regions across Ukraine. According to his report, the attacks involved 1,900 drones and 144 missiles. This barrage also included around 1,600 bombs dropped from aircraft.
The scale of the attacks resulted in widespread damage, with Zelenskyy reporting that over 1,500 objects were affected. Among the damaged structures were hundreds of homes, highlighting the direct impact on civilian infrastructure and residential areas. The president emphasized the variety of missile types used, including ballistic missiles, underscoring the intensity and sophistication of the Russian offensive.
Russia used 1,900 drones and 144 missiles to target 16 Ukrainian regions in one week.
In response to the ongoing attacks, Zelenskyy called for more stringent international sanctions targeting Russia's defense industry. He specifically pointed out that numerous companies involved in producing components for drones, missiles, and guided bombs are still managing to circumvent existing international measures. This call for action aims to disrupt Russia's military production capabilities and further isolate its defense sector.
More than 1,500 objects were damaged, including hundreds of houses.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.