Over 2,200 Shahed drones in Ukraine: Russia escalates attacks on Ukraine despite US proposal
In the past month, Russia has launched over 2,200 Shahed drones at Ukraine, despite a ceasefire proposal from the US. Ukrainian diplomatic chief Andriy Sybiha emphasizes that Russia continues to escalate the conflict.
What do you need to know?
- Russia launched over 2,200 Shahed drones at Ukraine in the past month, despite a ceasefire proposal from the United States.
- Ukrainian diplomatic chief Andriy Sybiha notes that Russia rejected the peace proposal and continues to escalate military actions.
- Ukrainian air defense shot down 24 drones overnight, and Russian attacks caused damage in several regions.
What are Ukraine's reactions to the escalation of the conflict?
Following Russia's dismissal of the ceasefire initiative, Ukraine has adopted defensive measures. Ukrainian diplomat Andriy Sybiha underlined that Russia remains the sole barrier to achieving peace. He stressed that there is no reason to delay efforts to intensify pressure on Moscow, adding that only when Russia faces genuine force will it consider the prospect of peace seriously.
What were the effects of the recent attacks?
Last night, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 24 Russian drones in the north, south, east, and centre of the country. The Russians used a total of 39 Shahed drones and one ballistic missile, which hit the city of Dnipro. The attacks caused damage in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Zhytomyr regions.
What is next for the ceasefire proposal?
Despite the US ceasefire proposal, Russia continues its military actions. Sybiha noted that Russia rejected the peace proposal, setting its conditions and demands. - "These were Russian responses to peace proposals. This is typical of Russia: lying, manipulating, and continuing terror," Sybiha wrote in a statement on the platform X.
