President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that on the night of April 30, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 100 drones. Air defense managed to intercept 50 of these unmanned aerial vehicles.
Source: Zelensky, Ukrainian Air Forces
Direct quote: "Cities such as Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Dobropillya faced attacks. More than 100 Russian strike drones were deployed last night, and since the beginning of the week, a total of 375, including over 190 'Shahed' drones, have been used."
Details: Zelensky noted that in Kharkiv, over 25 people were injured as a result of the attack, including two children. Additionally, at least 13 civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged, including apartment buildings, a hospital, and a school. Rescue operations are currently underway in the city.
In Dnipro, one person was killed and another injured due to the shelling. Civil infrastructure was also damaged. In Dobropillya, a Russian drone hit a mine facility, damaging buses and cars, with reports of one individual injured.
Zelensky emphasized that Russian drones continue to circle the skies over Ukraine even in the morning, making such attacks a daily occurrence.
The President stressed the need for increased international pressure on Russia, including new sanctions, and highlighted the critical need for additional air defense systems.
Direct quote: "Pressure, not just words or attempts to persuade, should compel Russia to cease fire and end the war. The pressure from the United States, Europe, and all who believe warfare has no place on Earth is essential. Additional air defense systems are needed to protect our people and make this aerial terror from Russia impossible."
Details: Zelensky also expressed gratitude to all partners who support Ukraine, assist in preparing new sanctions against Russia, and supply defense packages.
Updated: Later, the Air Forces clarified that the enemy launched 108 strike drones and various types of imitation drones from areas in Kursk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (RF), and Chauda (occupied Crimea).
Directly from the AF: "As of 11:30, it has been confirmed that 50 strike drones of the Shahed type (other types of UAVs) have been shot down in the east, north, south, and center of the country.
22 enemy imitation drones were lost without negative consequences."