The assault represented a significant escalation in aerial combat, with Russia deploying a combined total of 35 missiles alongside 185 attack drones. Kyiv bore the brunt of the offensive, serving as the primary target for the waves of incoming fire. The inability to neutralize the ballistic threat underscores the deepening strain on Ukraine's defensive capacity as stockpiles of specialized interceptors dwindle under the weight of sustained bombardment.
Zelenskiy: Ukraine Intercepted Only One of 27 Ballistic Missiles
A staggering barrage of 27 ballistic missiles struck across Ukraine on Saturday, leaving the country’s air defenses largely overwhelmed. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed that only a single projectile was intercepted, highlighting a critical shortage of interceptor ammunition for the American-made Patriot systems currently tasked with shielding the nation's skies.
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