More than 50 attack drones and 40 missiles launched by Russia last week, – Zelensky
Source: president Volodymyr Zelensky
In his evening address, president Volodymyr Zelensky noted that the search and rescue operation continued all day in Odesa at the place where the Shahed drone hit a residential high-rise building.
Zelensky called on international partners to help Ukraine destroy Russian terror by supplying the necessary ammunition and strengthening air defense.
The president informed that 12 civilians, including among 5 children, were killed by the Russian drone.
The president added that on March 3, Russian troops targeted the town of Kurakhove in Donetsk region.A guided aerial bomb hit the house wounding at least 16 people.
Zelensky emphasized that during the week, Russians launched almost 400 guided aerial bombs, more than 50 Shahed drones and more than 40 missiles.
He called on all leaders and international organizations to react to Russia’s actions, and to react harshly.
Rinat Akhmetov’s Metinvest Group has completed the construction of an upgraded underground NATO Role 2 hospital in one of the hottest sectors of the frontline. This is the second stabilization point established under the Steel Front initiative in cooperation with the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The new facility, funded by Metinvest with an investment of UAH 21 million, is more secure than the first one thanks to its deeper location underground (over 6 meters) and additional fortifications.
Five armored vehicles “Kozak” have received a new mission – thanks to the support of Metinvest, they have been upgraded to full-fledged command and staff vehicles. These upgraded vehicles are now operating on the front line.
A kamikaze drone flies directly toward an armored personnel carrier. But instead of penetrating the hull, it explodes on a steel screen. The crew survives. This is the new reality for Ukrainian forces, who have received enhanced protection thanks to the Metinvest project within “Steel Front of Rinat Akhmetov”.
To commemorate the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, “Bukvy” has compiled data on the largest donors supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among them there are charitable foundations and businesses. The list includes, in particular, foundations that provide assistance exclusively from their own resources, without fundraising (such as SCM by Rinat Akhmetov, Epicenter, etc.).
In just 1.5 months, Ukrainian specialists have created an innovative protective shell for the control modules of anti-aircraft missile systems (AMS) Patriot and Iris-T SLM. This development was another step in strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, aimed at protecting key elements of the air defense system from debris damage.