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Ukraine ramps up numbers of drones as Zelenskyy emphasizes importance
In his nightly video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Kyiv is “significantly” increasing its production of drones.
As part of his address, Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of drones in defending Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion.
“Drones are the ‘eyes’ and protection on the front line… Drones are a guarantee that people will not have to pay with their lives when drones can be used,” said the Ukrainian leader.
In recent weeks, Kyiv has had several successful drone attacks as part of its counteroffensive efforts to reclaim territory.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the first cargo ship to depart Ukraine using a new Black Sea shipping lane.
It comes after Moscow exited a deal protecting Kyiv’s grain exports from its southern ports.
The United States has criticized Russia’s drone strikes on Ukraine’s Danube infrastructure, saying it showed that President Vladimir Putin did not care about food supply for the developing world.
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