The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has intensified with a notable increase in drone warfare. Ukraine’s Air Force reported successfully downing 22 out of 27 Russian drones aimed at various regions across the country, including an industrial facility in Poltava, which resulted in one injury. Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it thwarted Ukrainian drone attacks, destroying five drones over the territories of Belgorod, Kursk, and Voronezh and claiming that the drones were intended for terrorist attacks on Russian objects despite Ukrainian attacks leaving eight civilians injured in the Belgorod region and causing damage to private homes in southern Ukraine with one person injured and 3,500 households left without electricity due to the attacks. The US has played a pivotal role, with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stating that the United States has not imposed any restrictions on Ukraine’s destruction of Russian aircraft. This clarification comes amidst reports that the US has allowed Ukraine to use American weapons to strike targets within Russia. The latest US military aid package to Ukraine, announced by Sullivan, is expected to have a significant impact on the situation on the battlefield, particularly in key areas such as Kharkiv. President Joe Biden is set to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in France and Italy, focusing on continued support for Ukraine. Amid these developments, Ukraine is recruiting drone operators to fortify its military capabilities.
Key points
- Ukraine’s Air Force shot down 22 out of 27 Russian drones targeting its territory.
- Russia claims to have destroyed five Ukrainian drones used for alleged terrorist attacks.
- The US has not imposed restrictions on Ukraine’s use of American weapons to strike Russian aircraft.
- The US announces a new military aid package to Ukraine, expected to impact the battlefield situation.
