Russia Fires 1,920 Drones at Ukraine in 1 Week as Zelensky Seeks More Air Defenses
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Updated · Kyiv Independent · Jun 14
Russia Fires 1,920 Drones at Ukraine in 1 Week as Zelensky Seeks More Air Defenses
3 articles · Updated · Kyiv Independent · Jun 14
Summary
1,920 combat drones, 1,790 guided bombs and 17 missiles hit Ukraine over the past week, Zelensky said, describing a sharp escalation in Russia’s aerial campaign.
Zelensky said Kyiv will press partners at upcoming G7, EU and NATO meetings for concrete decisions on air defenses, long-range capabilities, drone cooperation and tougher sanctions on Russia.
Ukraine’s need is most acute for anti-ballistic protection: PAC-3 Patriot interceptors remain its most effective defense against Russian Iskander-M and Kinzhal missiles, and Zelensky warned in April of a critical shortage.
The appeal comes as the U.N. says May was Ukraine’s deadliest month for civilians since April 2022, with more than 2,000 civilians killed or injured.