Russia attacked Ukraine with over 100 drones. How many did the air defense shoot down
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Russia attacked Ukraine with over 100 drones. How many did the air defense shoot down

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Russia attacked Ukraine with over 100 drones. How many did the air defense shoot down

On the night of January 13, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine using 110 Shahed strike drones and simulator drones. Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 78 of them.

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  • On the night of January 13, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine using 110 Shahed drones and simulator drones, of which Ukrainian air defense shot down 78.
  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that in a week, Russia carried out 700 airstrikes and launched 600 attack drones into the territory of Ukraine.
  • Ukraine is negotiating with partners, in particular the United States, to obtain licenses for the production of air defense systems and missiles to strengthen air defense.
  • Zelensky believes that Ukraine's national defense capabilities need to be strengthened and new technologies introduced to stop further Russian attacks.
  • The President of Ukraine emphasized that previously agreed agreements on improving the country's air defense must be implemented to ensure security and lasting peace.

Air defense forces shoot down 78 drones during new Russian attack on Ukraine

According to the military, the drones were launched from the directions of the Russian cities of Millerovo, Orel, Bryansk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk.

Aviation; anti-aircraft missile troops; electronic warfare (EW) units and mobile fire groups of the Air Force and Defense Forces of Ukraine were involved in repelling the attack.

As of 9:00 a.m., 78 drones were confirmed to have been shot down over Poltava, Kyiv, Cherkasy, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and other regions. Another 31 drone simulators lost their location without damage.

Due to falling debris from downed drones in Sumy, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Zaporizhia regions, the following were damaged:

  • enterprise buildings;

  • private and public institutions;

  • residential buildings and vehicles.

According to preliminary data, there are no victims or injured.

Zelenskyy announced the number of drones and missiles launched by Russia against Ukraine per week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that in a week, Russia carried out almost 700 airstrikes using aerial bombs and launched more than 600 strike drones over the territory of Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed the importance of implementing previously agreed agreements on strengthening Ukraine's air defense.

Ukraine is negotiating with partners, including the United States, to obtain licenses for the production of air defense systems and missiles. Zelensky expressed confidence that this is possible.

This will not only strengthen our defense capabilities, but also create conditions for lasting peace. Russia cannot be stopped with words alone - it can be forced to peace, and this requires a sufficient number and quality of air defense, the president added.

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Ukraine will receive a Grateful mobile air defense system and 150 artillery barrels from Britain

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Source:  Ukrinform

Britain is transferring to Ukraine 150 artillery barrels manufactured by Sheffield Forgemasters and a new Grateful mobile air defense system, designed specifically for Ukraine's needs.

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  • Britain is increasing military aid to Ukraine by providing a new Grateful mobile air defense system and 150 artillery barrels.
  • The 100-Year Partnership Agreement signed between Ukraine and the UK aims to enhance defense capabilities and foster various levels of cooperation.
  • British Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted the significance of providing military support and training to the Ukrainian military to bolster their effectiveness in defending the country.
  • The new agreement between Ukraine and Britain signifies a historic milestone in the strong bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations.
  • The military aid package includes financial support, training programs, and advanced weaponry to support Ukraine's defense efforts against external threats.

Britain provides new military aid to Ukraine

This was stated by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.

We are also boosting British industry, so today I am pleased to announce that we are providing Ukraine with 150 artillery barrels made by Sheffield Forgemasters. This is the first time in over 20 years that these barrels have been made in the UK. And they will start arriving in Ukraine in just a few weeks.

Keir Starmer

Keir Starmer

Prime Minister of Great Britain

Starmer also announced that Britain would supply a new mobile air defense system called Grateful, developed and funded jointly with Denmark, to meet Ukraine's needs.

The Prime Minister emphasized that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has shown in no way that he wants peace, citing attacks on civilians in Zaporizhia, attacks on Christmas Day, and ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure.

In 2025, the UK will provide more military support to Ukraine than ever before. We have already committed £3 billion in military aid this year. And we are going further to support the battlefield by providing £2.2 billion in loans, which will be repaid not by Ukraine, but by interest on frozen Russian assets.

Starmer noted that Britain will continue to train Ukrainian military personnel in addition to the 50,000 already trained fighters and will work with partners to scale up training.

Zelenskyy and Starmer signed an agreement on a 100-year partnership between the countries

On January 16, the UK and Ukraine signed a 100-year partnership agreement. The document is designed to build strong ties between the two countries across the full spectrum of relations: from trade, security and defense, to science and technology, education, culture, and more.

The corresponding agreement was signed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit the day before.

"Today is a truly historic day. Relations between Ukraine and Great Britain are closer than ever. We have reached a new level, this is more than a strategic relationship. We have signed an agreement on a 100-year partnership," Zelenskyy noted.

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