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Zelenskyy Urges Allies for More Arms Amid Russian Assault with 700 Bombs and 600 Drones

Jan 12, 2025, 11:34 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allies to fulfill their commitments on arms supplies, emphasizing the need for weapons to counter Russian air attacks. Over the past week, Russian forces launched hundreds of strikes on Ukrainian cities, villages, and military positions, using nearly 700 aerial bombs and over 600 attack drones. Zelenskyy highlighted that the Russian war continues due to the Russian army's ability to terrorize Ukraine and exploit its air superiority. He noted that decisions made at the NATO summit in Washington and the Ramstein meetings regarding air defense for Ukraine have not been fully implemented. Ukrainian air defenses managed to down 60 out of 94 drones launched by Russia overnight. Ukraine has received 30,000 drones and US arms, but these are deemed insufficient against the ongoing Russian aggression.