Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US, Europe deals will increase drone production
Briefly

Russia and Ukraine engaged in significant drone attacks, impacting Russian air travel. Ukraine launched six drones at Moscow and two near St. Petersburg, prompting temporary airport closures. In Kyiv and Kharkiv, Russian drones injured several civilians. A Russian drone attack targeted infrastructure in Mykolaiv, damaging warehouses. Concurrently, Zelenskyy announced partnerships with Western allies to enhance UAV production, including a co-production agreement with Denmark. Russia claimed control over two villages, but these claims have not been independently verified. Overall, the situation has led to increased tensions and civilian impacts on both sides.
Six Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow, according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, while two additional drones were reported outside St. Petersburg, disrupting Russian air travel and causing flight delays.
Russian forces injured three civilians in Kyiv and at least two in Kharkiv due to drone strikes, while a separate attack targeted port infrastructure in Mykolaiv causing damage.
Zelenskyy announced agreements with Western partners to enhance Ukraine's production of UAVs and co-produce drones with Denmark, projecting the receipt of hundreds of thousands of drones this year.
Russia captured the villages of Piddubne in Donetsk and Sobolivka in Kharkiv while several civilian casualties were reported in Ukraine as a result of drone and glide bomb strikes.
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