Zelenskyy says Ukrainian air force needs to improve as Russian drone barrages take a toll
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the country's air force needs improvement due to large-scale Russian drone attacks that have hit civilian areas. These attacks have disrupted Ukraine's power supply during winter, leading to blackouts and no access to heating. Despite ongoing conflict, talks for peace between Russia and Ukraine continue but have not yet achieved a breakthrough.Key Facts
- President Zelenskyy described the air force's response to Russian drone attacks as "unsatisfactory."
- Russian drone attacks have targeted Ukraine's power grid, causing blackouts and heating disruptions.
- Peace talks led by the U.S. have not yet resulted in progress, with more meetings planned soon.
- In a recent attack, Russia fired 328 drones and 7 missiles; Ukraine claimed to have shot down 297 drones.
- One person died, and two were injured in a Russian drone attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region.
- A dog shelter was hit in the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in the death of 13 dogs.
- Severe weather has left over 1,200 buildings in Kyiv without heating due to power grid damage.
- The front line of the conflict measures about 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) and remains active despite cold conditions.
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