Zelensky Claims Russian Military Used Thousands of Drones and Bombs to Launch Attacks This Week

Source: Global Times
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On the 15th local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated on social media that within this week, Russia has launched attacks on Ukraine using 1,770 attack drones, over 1,530 guided aerial bombs, and 86 missiles, among which the number of ballistic missiles exceeds 20.

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the morning of the 15th that from 21:00 on the 14th to 07:00 on the 15th, air defense systems shot down a total of 170 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones, of which 20 were destroyed while en route to Moscow. (Reporter: Dong Wei, Hao Wei)

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
1770 attack drones, over 1530 guided bombs, 86 missiles, over 20 ballistic missiles
Activity
Russia launched attacks on Ukraine using drones and missiles
Location
Ukraine
Unit
Russian Armed Forces
Time
from 21:00 on the 14th to 07:00 on the 15th
Equipment
attack dronesguided bombsballistic missiles
Summary

Russian Armed Forces launched attacks on Ukraine using 1770 attack drones, over 1530 guided bombs, and 86 missiles, including more than 20 ballistic missiles, from 21:00 on the 14th to 07:00 on the 15th. Ukrainian air defense reported shooting down 170 drones during this period, with 20 drones destroyed while en route to Moscow.

Key Facts
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky reported that Russia used 1770 attack drones this week.
  • Russia launched over 1530 guided bombs and 86 missiles against Ukraine.
  • More than 20 ballistic missiles were included in the attacks.
  • Ukrainian air defense shot down 170 fixed-wing drones during the specified time period.