Ukrainian capital Kyiv attacked with Russian drones

Moscow/Kyiv: Early Wednesday morning, Russia launched a drone attack on the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv. 13 drones are said to have been used in the attack with the help of Iran’s ‘Shaheed’ drones. Ukraine claimed to have shot down all the drones, while Russia’s Defense Ministry said the planned target of the attack had been met. CNN news channel reported that the US has decided to give ‘Patriot’ missiles to Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s rising attacks. Meanwhile, Russia responded that the Ukrainian president’s proposal to withdraw all troops from Ukraine was unacceptable.

Despite the severe winter in Russia and Ukraine, the intensity of the conflict is increasing by the day. A few days ago, Ukraine attacked military bases in Russia and caused great damage. In response to these attacks, Russia targeted the capital, Kyiv. Early Wednesday, a drone attack was carried out on Kyiv from a warship in the Sea of Azov. A total of 13 Iranian drones were used for the attack. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that they had targeted infrastructure and sensitive areas in Kyiv. Although the Ukrainian military claimed to have shot down all Russian drones, it also admitted that they had caused damage. Ukraine also claimed that Russia had used more than 400 drones to attack it. Some Western media have claimed that Russia has purchased many drones from Iran and may use Iranian missiles in the future. After the drone attack on the capital Kyiv, it has come to light that Russia also struck the city of Kherson. Administrative buildings and other buildings in Kherson are said to have been heavily damaged.

Meanwhile, in the wake of Russia’s rising attacks, the US has decided to supply Ukraine with ‘Patriot’ missiles. US’s leading news channel ‘CNN’ released a news report on it. According to the report, the proposal in this regard is ready. After the approval of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and President Joe Biden, the US will provide the said missile system to Ukraine. It also claimed that the ‘Patriot’ system would likely join the Ukrainian army early next year. The Patriot has a range of over 150 kilometres and is said to have the ability to penetrate missiles and fighter jets. Even though the US had previously provided a ‘NASAMS’ air defence system to Ukraine, Kyiv is consistently demanding the Patriot system.

Meanwhile, at the meeting of the European Union, a decision was reached to provide financial assistance of 18 billion euros to Ukraine. The EU claimed that this financial assistance is for the next year and would be provided in different phases. In addition, financial aid of about one billion dollars was announced for energy and other infrastructure in Ukraine at the ‘Ukraine Donor Conference’ held in France.

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