The Russian invasion forces over the past week have employed over 1,000 attack drones, 1,310 guided aerial bombs, and nine missiles of various types against Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported this on Facebook, Ukrinform saw.
“Yesterday’s Russian strike on Kharkiv sadly took the lives of two people. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Around 30 people were wounded—all have received the necessary medical assistance. I thank our rescuers and medics who work every day for our people,” the President noted.
According to the head of state, “most regions of Ukraine have come under attack: 1,310 Russian guided aerial bombs, over 1,000 attack drones—mostly ‘Shaheds’—and 9 missiles of various types, including ballistic ones. A significant number were successfully shot down by our air defense warriors, mobile fire groups, and all units involved in protecting our skies.”
“Russia is dragging out the war, and we are providing our partners with full information on the strikes the Russian army is carrying out and the actions it is preparing for. We expect a response from the United States, Europe and all our allies to this terror against our people,” Zelensky emphasized.
The president thanked all leaders and states that understand this and continue to support the embattled nation.
“The stability and predictability of support for Ukraine are crucial. I am grateful to every country that helps us with air defense systems and investing in our defense industry—all of this helps protect Ukraine,” Zelensky concluded.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, from 20:00 on Saturday, March 29, the Russians attacked Ukraine with 111 Shahed-type attack UAVs and simulator drones of various types. The Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 65 drones, and another 35 UAVs disappeared from radar, causing no damage on the ground.
Source: Russia launches over 1,000 drones, 1,310 glide bombs at Ukraine over past week - Zelensky
