Ukraine war latest: Zelensky makes fresh plea for Patriots as Air Force stops publishing missile numbers
Key developments on Aug. 13: * Ukraine could 'destroy all the Russians’ ballistic missiles' if US sells 10% of Patriot missile supply to Kyiv, Zelensky says * Ukraine repatriates 261 bodies that Russia claims belong to Ukrainian soldiers * Ukraine's Air Force faces backlash over decision to stop publishing Russian ballistic missile figures * Scandal-hit Skelia assault regiment to fight under Azov…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the United States to sell Kyiv 10% of its Patriot missile stockpile, stating that with that amount, Ukraine could destroy all of Russia's ballistic missiles. Currently, Ukraine has only acquired 1% of such missiles. In July, Ukraine successfully intercepted only 29 out of the 195 Russian ballistic missiles launched at the country, making it the deadliest month for civilians since the invasion began.
Ukraine has repatriated the bodies of 261 people who Russia claimed were Ukrainian soldiers, with authorities planning to identify the remains. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Air Force has decided to stop publishing the exact numbers of Russian ballistic missiles intercepted and destroyed, citing security concerns and the potential for negative media coverage. The decision has drawn criticism for reducing transparency between the military and the public.
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