Zelensky responds to Russia’s combined missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Source: Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks the country’s allies for their military equipment that helped foil Russia’s morning missile and drone attack on Ukraine.
He also gave credit to Ukrainian air defenses that intercepted Russian ballistic and cruise missiles targeting the capital.
“Timely delivery of anti-missiles for our air defense, fulfilling agreements on protective systems, and supplying electronic warfare systems—this is truly about saving lives,” he stated.
Zelensky added that effective air defense operations not only save Ukrainian lives but also protect critical infrastructure.
“The more success our soldiers achieve, the closer we are to ending the war. Peace is achieved through [showing] strength,” Zelensky concluded.
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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”.
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Military serviceman of the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine with the call sign “Paradox” is the crew commander of the American M113 armored personnel carrier. He is a master at using it and is constantly improving, because the legionnaire’s skills are tested every day in battle. You have to drive to the front lines, often under artillery fire and drone attacks.