Zelensky: Ukraine Intercepted 60% of Ballistic Missiles in Overnight Russian Attack
Ukraine intercepted 60% of the ballistic missiles launched during Russia’s latest overnight attack, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The assault included three waves of ballistic strikes on Ukraine and a drone attack on Kyiv, as Zelensky warned that Ukraine is struggling to replenish its air defense missile stocks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russian ballistic missiles were intercepted in 60% of their three waves launched during an overnight attack on September 24. Addressing journalists in New York, Zelensky revealed this information while discussing the assault with Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Mykhailo Drapatyi and Air Force Commander Anatolii Kryvonozhko.
The missile attack targeted Kyiv with drones, resulting in the death of two people and injuries to at least six others. The debris damaged buildings and vehicles in several districts of Ukraine, according to Kyiv authorities. Zelensky emphasized that despite the high interception rate, Ukraine still needs to shoot down more incoming missiles, as the success rate can vary significantly.
He also acknowledged that Ukraine's interception capabilities have been inconsistent this year, with some attacks seeing only 10% of missiles intercepted or none at all. Zelensky has been seeking additional air defense missiles from the US and other countries to bolster Ukraine's defense. The US, according to Zelensky, has the greatest capacity to provide Ukraine with a large number of air defense missiles.
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