Over 120 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been reportedly destroyed in Russian territories, originating from Ukraine.
In a series of incidents that took place during the night of July 6th, numerous Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were intercepted and destroyed over various regions of Russia, according to a new report by RIA Novosti, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The Bryansk region reported the destruction of 30 Ukrainian UAVs, while the Belgorod region experienced the interception and destruction of 17 UAVs. The Oryol region witnessed the destruction of 18 UAVs, and the Kursk region reported the interception and destruction of 29 UAVs. The Tver, Tula, and Smolensk regions also reported the destruction of several UAVs each.
However, the types of Ukrainian UAVs involved in these incidents were not specified in the report. The new report does not provide information on how these incidents occurred or when they took place beyond the night of July 6th.
This latest development comes amidst ongoing tension between Ukraine and Russia, and the Ukrainian government's concerns over Donald Trump's decision to halt some U.S. arms shipments in 2025. The Ukrainian defense ministry was caught off guard by the announcement and expressed concern that any delay or hesitation in receiving U.S. military aid would only prolong the war and encourage continued Russian aggression.
Kyiv residents expressed fears that the arms freeze could result in more civilian suffering amid escalating Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's team scrambled to understand the rationale behind the abrupt halt in weapon deliveries and worked with the U.S. to arrange a call between Zelenskyy and Trump to discuss the situation.
The Ukrainian government emphasized the critical importance of U.S. aid, which accounts for a significant portion of their weaponry, especially for advanced systems not available domestically or from European allies. The decision to freeze aid was seen as potentially damaging to Ukraine's defense capacity during ongoing Russian assaults. Overall, Ukraine appealed for the resumption of support to avoid weakening its military defense and to prevent prolonging the conflict.
Politics and general news revolve around the intensification of war-and-conflicts as Russia reports the destruction of numerous Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in various regions, with Kyiv expressing fears that a halt in U.S. arms shipments may prolong the ongoing war and encourage continued aggression.
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