President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has acknowledged in his night deal with that Ukrainian interceptor drones shot down dozens of Shahed loitering munitions launched by Russia on Ukraine on the evening of 3-4 July.

Supply: Zelenskyy in his night deal with

Quote: "It was a rocky begin to the day, with greater than 500 Russian assault drones and missiles. Tough, however a major quantity have been shot down. Regrettably, some struck their targets. Interceptor drones demonstrated necessary efficiency at present. Dozens of Shaheds have been taken down particularly by interceptors."

Particulars: Zelenskyy mentioned Ukraine is scaling up the manufacturing of interceptor drones as a lot as attainable. "Growing manufacturing of such forms of drones – the interceptor ones – and increasing coaching and preparation for our drone operators. The mission is obvious," he acknowledged.

Background:

• On the evening of 3-4 July, Russian forces launched a large-scale strike on Kyiv with assault UAVs and ballistic missiles. Fires and injury to residential buildings have been recorded in six of the town’s districts. Casualties have been reported. Emergency employees coping with the aftermath of the assault discovered a physique.
• Ukraine's Air Pressure reported that Russian forces used 550 drones and missiles within the assault. Ukrainian air defence items downed 478 aerial belongings, however eight hits have been recorded and particles fell in 33 areas.
• Colonel Yurii Ihnat, Head of Communications of Air Pressure Command, instructed Ukrainska Pravda in June that the Ukrainian Air Pressure is quickly creating its drone air defence capabilities and recruiting operators for interceptor UAVs to counter Russian drones.

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