Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Zelenskyy reports shootdown of jet-powered drone by Ukrainian interceptor

During tests of a Ukrainian interceptor designed to counter jet-powered Shahed drones, one of these Russian UAVs was shot down, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced following a briefing by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapaty.

Zelenskyy reports shootdown of jet-powered drone by Ukrainian interceptor

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the downing of a Russian jet-powered Shahed drone by a Ukrainian interceptor during tests. Zelenskyy highlighted the significance of this achievement during a briefing with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapaty. The President expressed gratitude to the developers and military personnel involved, stating that Ukraine aims to expand these operations.

Additionally, Zelenskyy announced preparations for more active, long-range operations in the Donetsk region, as well as reinforcement efforts in the Kupyansk sector. He also praised the 82nd and 95th Separate Airborne Assault Brigades, expressing pride in their contributions.

Written by urgent.news from Interfax-Ukraine's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at en.interfax.com.ua →

More in World

GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far"

"The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.

  • Florida Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar criticizes Trump's immigration enforcement.
  • 50% of 50,000 detained individuals had no criminal record, according to Salazar.
  • 55% of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of immigration, according to CBS News poll.

More from Thursday 17 September →