How Russia’s new jet drones are changing the threat to Kyiv
In this report, the Kyiv Independent’s Asami Terajima and Nick Allard join a Ukrainian volunteer air defense team defending Kyiv as Russia intensifies its drone attacks on the capital.
Russia has intensified its drone attacks on Ukraine, particularly on the capital Kyiv, using new jet-powered drones that are faster and higher-flying, making them difficult for Ukraine to shoot down. According to the Kyiv Independent, Ukrainian volunteer air defense teams are struggling to intercept these drones and are preparing for the next attack.
In a separate incident, Russian forces attacked the city of Sumy with guided aerial bombs and drones on October 4, killing one person and injuring several others. The New Voice of Ukraine reported that a medical supply warehouse was hit, causing a large-scale fire and significant damage. The regional governor, Oleg Hryhorov, stated that 13 people, including a child, sought medical help, and all the injured were in stable condition.
Russia's attacks on Ukraine have been ongoing, with Moscow targeting Ukrainian energy sites, according to the Japan Times. The conflict has been ongoing for over four years, with Russia continuing to launch aggressive attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
Brief written by urgent.news from Kyiv Independent, New Voice of Ukraine, Japan Times — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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