Zelensky: Russia unleashed nearly 2,300 drones and 1,600 air bombs on Ukraine in a week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released data on the extensive use of Russian strike weapons over the past week. According to him, the enemy launched approximately 1,600 guided aerial bombs (KABs), 48 missiles of various types, including ballistic ones, and nearly 2,300 strike drones at Ukrainian territory.

Casualties and damage in the regions

The head of state emphasised that the consequences of Russian shelling result in deaths and injuries almost daily. Thus, in the evening, four people were killed and 22 others were injured as a result of attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Among the injured was an 11-year-old girl.

In Vinnytsia, a Russian drone hit a residential high-rise building, injuring six people. In Kharkiv, a double strike was recorded: Russian forces first attacked a building materials hypermarket, then delivered a follow-up strike on emergency services that had arrived at the scene. Rescuers were injured.

Night attacks also affected critical infrastructure. The Russians shelled thermal power plants, substations, coal mines, grain storage facilities, shopping centres, and a postal terminal. Damage was recorded in nine oblasts.

Appeal to international partners

«Так Росія реагує на дипломатію і деізоляцію. І дуже важливо, щоб паралельно з переговорним треком не знижувалася підтримка захисників життя» ("This is how Russia reacts to diplomacy and de-isolation. And it is very important that support for those defending life does not decrease in parallel with the negotiation track"), Zelensky emphasised.

The President called for unblocking the supply of interceptor missiles for Patriot systems, which have already been agreed upon by European partners. He also stressed the need to continue supporting the Ukrainian combat aviation for effective defence against jet-powered drones of the Shahed type.

According to Volodymyr Zelensky, defence aid is particularly critical ahead of the winter season, as it directly affects the preservation of human lives.