Macron condemns Russia's relentless drone strikes on Ukraine
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, criticised Russia's night-time attacks on Ukraine. In his opinion, they indicate that Russia does not desire peace.
What do you need to know?
- Russia's night attacks: During the night from Thursday to Friday, Russia conducted one of the largest assaults on Ukraine, deploying 214 drones.
- Damage in Ukraine: The attacks damaged infrastructure in the Odesa, Khmelnytskyi, Sumy, and Kyiv regions.
- Ukraine's response: Ukrainian forces shot down 114 drones, minimising the impact of the attack.
How did President Macron react?
"This night, Russia once again showed that it genuinely does not share the will for peace"—wrote Macron on the X service, attaching a photo of burning buildings. He simultaneously assured of the "full support of the Ukrainian people".
What were the consequences of the attacks?
Russian forces used 214 drones last night to attack Ukraine. Most of the machines did not reach their target—reported the Ukrainian Air Force on Friday.
"As of 09:30, 114 Shahed and other types of attack UAVs have been confirmed downed in the south, north and centre of the country. Eighty-one enemy decoy drones disappeared from radar (without adverse effects)"—stated the Air Force communications.
In the fight against drones, Ukrainian aviation, as well as rocket forces and mobile groups equipped with anti-aircraft guns and heavy machine guns, were involved.
"As a result of the Russian attacks, (infrastructure objects) in the regions of Odesa, Khmelnytskyi, Sumy, and Kyiv were damaged"—the Air Force reported.
