{
  "id": 10635305,
  "title": "Defense forces shoot down 57% of jet-powered Shaheds – Zelenskyy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/defense-forces-shoot-down-57-of-jet-powered-shaheds-zelenskyy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T07:22:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1211464.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that his forces have successfully intercepted 57% of jet-powered drones, with an overall drone interception rate of 70%. This figure, which encompasses both conventional and jet-powered Shaheds, was shared in a televised address on Monday. Zelenskyy emphasized that new interception systems are currently under active testing, with some combat units already employing them. However, he acknowledged that further refinement is necessary to ensure the effectiveness of these interceptors and their readiness for widespread use.",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/zelenskyy-orders-government-and-parliament-to-fully-fund-ukraines",
        "published": "2026-09-29T07:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
        "title": "Russia is stepping up fake Ukrainian government pages as bait for recruiting agents, Ukraine’s security service says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/russia-is-stepping-up-fake-ukrainian-government-pages-as-bait-for",
        "published": "2026-09-29T08:38:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ERR News Estonia",
        "title": "Expert: Russia clearly has the upper hand in the air in Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/expert-russia-clearly-has-the-upper-hand-in-the-air-in-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-09-29T09:16:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}