Ukraine War: Zelensky Says Defeating 'Russian Terrorism' Is 'Possible and Necessary'
The Ukrainian president responds after massive Russian strikes involving nearly 2,100 drones and 1,700 guided bombs deployed over a single week.
Volodymyr Zelensky stated that defeating what he terms "Russian terrorism" is "possible and necessary," responding to an onslaught of intense strikes. According to the Ukrainian president, Russia launched approximately 2,100 long-range attack drones, nearly 1,700 guided aerial bombs, and 78 missiles of various types over the course of a single week.
Romania also reported that a drone crashed after crossing through Ukraine and Moldova, adding a new dimension to cross-border incidents stemming from Russian military operations.
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- EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : il est « possible et nécessaire » de vaincre le « terrorisme russe », dit Volodymyr Zelensky, après des frappes massives — Le Monde — Une
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